Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 742566

Observation date: August 23, 2012
Submitted by: JeanEvoy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 07, 2014
Coordinator notes: Based on photos on MPG, I believe this is D. illusio because of the way the black/tan markings taper toward the forewing apex, as opposed to similar species D. mimesis and D. imitata. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/pinned.php?plate=04&page=4&sort=h
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, DeSoto County