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  Sighting 982397

Major Datana
Datana major

Observation date: June 21, 2014
Submitted by: dncms
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to porch lights on front deck. Landed on deck with its wings spread and after awhile folded its wings to look like a rolled up leaf. Most moths I've seen here land on the wall or glass doors, very few go to the floor of the deck. Warm night, with some leftover moisture from earlier rains.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 07, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Knox County

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