Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 732517

Slosson's Metalmark Moth
Tortyra slossonia

Observation date: August 22, 2012
Submitted by: cburns1988
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This beautiful metallic colored insect was sitting below the light on my front porch on a hot and humid night. It was small, maybe between 1/4 & 1/2 inch long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 29, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Lee County