Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1217307

Richard's Fungus Moth
Metalectra richardsi

Observation date: July 08, 2019
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight in rural residential neighborhood dominated by hardwoods (liriodendron, maple, oak, sweet gum). 11 mm resting wingspan
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 18, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Harford County