Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1334375

American Snout
Libytheana carinenta

Observation date: July 20, 2022
Date notes: Found First American Snout on July 20th went back the next day and found 3 of them
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: After finding one Snout on July 20th, I went back on July 21 and Found 3 Snouts , Two of them were just to the side of the swampy area, landing/settling at damp mud puddle edges, and also landing on dry road area/ likes to perch on grasses, or farm equipment, Did not open wings when landed, Flicks its wings quickly "A FLASH" when irritated ( a warning to other insects) I got an open wing photo IN FLIGHT... That was pretty Lucky , Found a third Snot on other side of Stream on the edge of swampy plants on the dirt ( not a public site )
Status: Migrant
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: Thanks for the narrative on the sightings! -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Pepin County