Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1311079

Pointed Sallow
Epiglaea apiata

Observation date: September 07, 2021
Submitted by: dawittrock2231
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near a floodlight on my deck. Seems to brown to be apiata, but there is lighter colored one on BG. There aren't very many exemplars of cerata, but color seems a good match for one on MPG.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: September 09, 2021
Coordinator notes: One of the noticeable differences -- Obicular and Reniform spots are outlined in white on Chaetaglaea cerata
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Vilas County