Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318139

Orange Holomelina
Virbia aurantiaca

Observation date: May 26, 2017
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp and blacklight set up at boundary between hardwood forest (willow oak, sweet gum, poplar) and phragmites-dominated wetland. Light breeze, clear sky, approx. 65 F. Apparent body length of 16.5 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: January 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Harford County