Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

National Moth Week is July 20-28, 2024!

Moths are amazing creatures. Take photographs and share your moth sightings with us to document the moths where you live.

  Sighting 1124404


Rectiostoma xanthobasis

Observation date: July 04, 2017
Submitted by: froghavenfarm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dryocampa rubicunda Spotting Image 1 Favorite Flag Description: Vibrant pink and yellow moth with a very fuzzy body. ~25 mm long. Habitat: Very rural area in open area of woods where a house sits. Attracted to moth lights/sheet.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 07, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): Lee County, United States, Virginia

Advertisement