Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 907211

Lost Owlet Moth
Ledaea perditalis

Observation date: June 26, 2013
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This one looks like an alien from outer space! Gray moth, about 1 inch wingspan, with an inverted "smiley face" in black on the top half, with the bottom half of the wings decorated with swirly lines. A black wave crosses the whole back
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 27, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts, Hampshire County

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