Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Waxmyrtle Wave Moth
Cyclophora myrtaria

Observation date: September 19, 2016
Submitted by: digginflowers
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On the side of the Sunset Beach Gift Shop in an area lit all night.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: January 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: Even though I can't find any NJ records, Myrtle/Bayberry does grow in the county.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Cape May County