Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 722549

The Angel Moth
Olceclostera angelica

Observation date: July 01, 2012
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I almost stepped on this one--hanging out on the back steps in the moonlight, large moth (2 1/2 inches wingspan), pretty gray colors with tiny dots in rows across the wings. Looks just like the Angel in Petersen's guide
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 09, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.