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  Sighting 1282869

Square-patched Carpet
Perizoma basaliata

Observation date: July 30, 2019
Submitted by: dawittrock2231
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near a floodlight on my deck. I'm not very confident on this one, the banding in the median area doesn't seem quite right. I also clearly don't have a clue on Cenopis at this time, will have to work on them this summer.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: January 02, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Vilas County