Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1392316

Harnessed Moth
Apantesis phalerata

Observation date: August 25, 2024
Submitted by: Greg Sievert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Second record with data for Kansas and first record for Lyon Co., KS. Found under porch and black lights.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 26, 2024
Coordinator notes: I just posted one of these moths for Harper County a few days ago myself. There is a picture record for this species in Lyon County in July 2021 on inaturalist.org so perhaps yours is the 2nd recorded for that county. Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Lyon County