Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 744884

Observation date: October 04, 2012
Date notes: Seen starting from May
Submitted by: Mauricio
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: They like to come indoors at night especially if the rooms are in the dark. In the morning they have difficulty or just refuse to exit from open windows, but find and land on dark objects. If they do not find an escape, eventually dye. The wings are split and there is a hard, shell like surface on their dorsal area. Wing span: 6” +, Body length about 2” and fur covered.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: November 12, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Baja California Sur