Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 618002

Observation date: May 11, 2005
Date notes: I have had this photo for awhile and only recently came across your site. I would very much like to identify it. I have never seen one like this.
Submitted by: dmoemail
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This specimen was seen on the island of Maui. the time was in the afternoon in full daylight it was awake. It was located on a rafter under a roof overhang outside. It was moving its antenna out of site under its wings and then back out in sight one at a time. The weather was a clear sunny day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James F. Snyder
Verified date: September 26, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Maui County, Hawaii, United States