Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 854335

Exposed Bird-dropping Moth
Tarache aprica

Observation date: April 27, 2013
Submitted by: Ellen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was photographing the honey bee on the milkweed and then noticed the moth when I looked at the photos later. I believe it's Antelope-Horn Milkweed. Warm day, 79 degrees, breezy, humid, mostly cloudy, light intermittent showers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 28, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Coryell County