Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1389017

Orange Wing Moth
Mellilla xanthometata

Observation date: July 30, 2024
Submitted by: vvryabyy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to blacklight. Small, between 1/2 and 1 inch. Funny antennae! They look more like ladders than feathers
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County