Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1352490

Scirpus Wainscot
Leucania scirpicola

Observation date: October 31, 2016
Date notes: Time of encounter estimated.
Submitted by: Peter Homann
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Captured in the evening near black light illuminated sheet for photo taking next day. ID confirmed in BugGuide by Aaron Hunt Length ≈17mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Leon County

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