Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Georgian Prominent
Hyperaeschra georgica

Observation date: May 29, 2023
Submitted by: thalasinos18
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very hairy/fuzzy body (dark brown) with very hairy/fuzzy legs (dark brown). Large fuzzy yellowish antenna. Cream under wings with a brown line edging the outside (round under wing shape). Found in Columbia County in New York.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: May 31, 2023
Coordinator notes: Currrently in genus Paraeschra . Nice find!
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Columbia County