Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1120924

Scallop Moth
Cepphis armataria

Observation date: June 15, 2017
Submitted by: mqui129
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On sunny, breezy, and warm evening was observed at rest on north side of white oak tree trunk, about a foot off the ground. Tree is located in northeast area of Nottingham County Park, Chester County, PA, USA. Delicate wings were significantly buffeted by passing stiff breezes but moth remained firmly in place.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 17, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Chester County, United States, Pennsylvania