Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1305472

Observation date: August 06, 2021
Submitted by: RStankiewicz
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed on my front porch after leaving the lights on.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 07, 2021
Coordinator notes: This is either Desmia maculalis or Desmia funeralis. A dorsal view photo and a photo of the underside of the abdomen along with a measurement of the wingspan are needed to separate the 2 species.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario