Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371577

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: September 17, 2023
Date notes: September 17, 2023
Submitted by: Surmanator
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My wife placed two LED purple light bulbs in our outdoor light fixtures this year, for Chiari Malformation Awareness. This seemed to attract at least two of the large Tolype month's to stay attached to my siding on our front porch. They have stayed several days now. I decided to post today since they were still here.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 20, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Carbon County