Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 727174

The Brother Moth
Raphia frater

Observation date: July 15, 2012
Submitted by: Logan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was pruning various trees and shubs, so I don't know for sure which one it was originally on, (aspen, crabapple, ash, or lilac. I found it crawling up the front of my shirt. Nothing noteworthy re: behavior or weather.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 17, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Gallatin County