Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1332648

Large Purplish Gray
Iridopsis vellivolata

Observation date: July 13, 2022
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Genus suggested by iNat. The realization that many moth genera include very similar-looking species makes me less confident in suggesting an ID at the species level! Small squares in the photo are approximately 2 mm on a side. At blacklights.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: July 13, 2022
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Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Chippewa County