Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 731612

Zimmerman Pine Moth
Dioryctria zimmermani

Observation date: August 16, 2012
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Long, narrow moth marked with reds, browns, white and blacks, short antennae, very skittery, attracted to porch light on warm evening. This one holds its wings almost parallel, so it looks a little like a stick of colorful wood
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 25, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.