Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1339307

Glossy Black Idia Moth
Idia lubricalis

Observation date: August 07, 2022
Date notes: Attracted to porch light and when found in morning, cooled. Photographed in evening.
Submitted by: ILKA MILNE
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to porch light and was resting on wall in morning. Glossy sooty brown and outer margin looks right, but not sure of FW. Best guess is I. lubricalis but a photograph of this species nearby at Northwest Bay in this district looks different.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 17, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario