Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1366829

Beautiful Wood-nymph
Eudryas grata

Observation date: August 02, 2023
Submitted by: Liz Barnes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It is a cool, clear day with a slight breeze, temp about 75⁰F. Found on the front door of medical building. Across the small parking lot is a long row of very tall evergreen trees and several d3ciduous trees. I didn't notice other plants. New building so landscaping has not been installed. Door was in the sun, the parking lot has areas of full sun, dappled light and full shade. Moth had wings folded tightly and front legs outstretched. In the 3 hours that I was inside it had moved up from the lower door window to the middle metal section separating top and bottom windows.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 02, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County