Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1300992

Willow Ghost Moth
Sthenopis thule

Observation date: July 02, 2021
Date notes: Temp 30+ degrees. Sunny, cloudless day.
Submitted by: Curiosity's
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Temp 30+ degrees. Sunny, cloudless humid day. Picture was taken close to water tap. Ran a little water but creature did not drink. Stayed in place for min 10 min. Did not fly when I approached it. It did fly away eventually. There are plants within 4ft of the sighting. Cyprus( King Tut), Geraniums, Helichrysum, & Osteospermum as well as Sage, Chives, Rosemary and Ground Cherry Tomatoes. The gravel is situated under a n outside tap and has grass beyond.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Mark Wheeler
Verified date: July 16, 2021
Coordinator notes: First BAMONA sighting for MB
Checklist region(s): Canada, Manitoba