Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 763913

Pink-striped Willow Spanworm
Cabera variolaria

Observation date: May 09, 2012
Submitted by: Ilona L.
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was found during daytime perched on leaf in wooded area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: February 02, 2013
Coordinator notes: This species appears to be easily confused with Protitame virginalis. The forelegs are orange-brown on C. variolaria, dark grey in P. virginalis.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Dane County