Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1411152

Spotted Apatelodes Moth
Apatelodes torrefacta

Observation date: August 10, 2025
Date notes: A clear dry day
Submitted by: WaldenWest
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a chair, sitting still. Not an active caterpillar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 11, 2025
Coordinator notes: The texture of the hair points to A. torrefacta, although the black hair clusters appear to be missing. I thought this might be Cycynia tenera at first, but the texture of the hair doesn't appear to be a good match with these photos.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Washington County