Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1417198

The Bruce Spanworm
Operophtera bruceata

Observation date: November 17, 2025
Submitted by: matthias55
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: cold windy day, snow on the ground. I saw what I assume to be this species in two locations at the site, a private conservation easement in clifton township. Moth was actively flapping its wings. at this location, I only saw one individual. At a second location, I saw three. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/327035645
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: November 18, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.