Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1314951

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: October 19, 2021
Submitted by: Heatherz79
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was just sitting on ground, attempting to pick up and move it so it wouldn't get stepped on, it's wings started fluttering fast. When trying to relocate it to safer spot, it wouldn't stay, kept falling down. It seemed pretty flustered and wings fluttering as if it was angry or something.. It's mid 70's here right now.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 21, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Cherokee County