Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 910042

Eupatorium Borer Moth
Carmenta bassiformis

Observation date: July 12, 2013
Submitted by: pieterm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen resting on a leaf of a New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis). It has been raining all day, weather is a bit cooler than it has been at about 75 F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 12, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Montgomery County