Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1348371

The Bruce Spanworm
Operophtera bruceata

Observation date: November 06, 2022
Submitted by: Thyger
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Surprised to see it flying around after a freeze the night before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: November 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: This is one of the late season moths which usually shows up in late October - November in Wisconsin.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Washington County