Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318503

Florida Fern Moth
Callopistria floridensis

Observation date: January 09, 2022
Submitted by: julmast
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A puzzle moth in the back room in January until I realized the connection to the Boston fern, brought in before the first frost, which was overwintering in the same room. It was purchased in the spring and had been outside all summer.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: January 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Elkhart County