Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994808

Wavy-lined Heterocampa
Cecrita biundata

Observation date: July 28, 2014
Submitted by: thepethealer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm & muggy, Long Island NY, 1:00 am. It was easy to prompt him/her on my finger to photograph. Just was hanging out by the outdoor lamp.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: January 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: It is a Heterocampa biundata-Wavy-lined Heterocampa Moth. They are indeed attractive and come in a nice variety of shades of green and brown. Well camouflaged! SG.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County