Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1301079

Confused Haploa
Haploa confusa

Observation date: June 11, 2021
Submitted by: S_Gucciardo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to night-lighting setup for moths. Surroundings mixed oak woods on dry upland, above Missouri River floodplain. Many individuals with full range of black markings throughout night.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: August 12, 2021
Coordinator notes: According to bugguide the all white ones can not be identified to species. But if H. lecontei was the only one you were seeing, then probably is H. lecontei.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Pottawattamie County