Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1388250

Delicate Cycnia or Dogbane Tiger Moth
Cycnia tenera

Observation date: July 26, 2024
Submitted by: vvryabyy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to blacklight at night, found in morning. About one inch long from head to longest end of wing. White with dark yellow border from head, along top and to tip of forewing. Black legs and eyes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 26, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County