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  Sighting 1070595

Winter Moth
Operophtera brumata

Observation date: November 01, 2015
Submitted by: Chris Blomme
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I let moth into house in evening so it would go to the light to get a picture. The lamp gives a yellow glow. Temperature about 6 C outside, mild for November.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: Jim Edsall
Verified date: December 08, 2015
Coordinator notes: I think this is bruceata not brumata. Can anyone else confirm. I am also not sure how widespread brumata has become. RD.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario

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