Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 702697

Black Penestola Moth
Penestola bufalis

Observation date: March 24, 2012
Submitted by: bentert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was seen flying onto the wall outside of a house and perching there. It was sunny, with little cloud cover and a weak breeze, and about 80F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: April 02, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Collier County