Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1164577

Dark Marathyssa Moth
Marathyssa inficita

Observation date: June 20, 2018
Date notes: 75°F/24°C 70%Hu 10mph/16kph-SE. Night, warm & damp with a steady cool breeze.
Submitted by: Bkripto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fluttered by and landed to rest on a roof truss/joist beam near a porch light. There were 2 fluttering together, I have photos of both. SPREAD= 1" INCH/25MM). RESTED=(½" INCH/12MM). PHOTO OF RESTED POSITION.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 23, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Beaver County, United States, Pennsylvania