Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1389641

Observation date: August 03, 2024
Submitted by: vogelbild
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 04, 2024
Coordinator notes: In The Owlet Moths of Ohio, Roy Rings writes: "The maculation of <i>X. c-nigrum</i> is identical to <i>X. dolosa</i>. The best way to separate the two species is by size. <i>X. c-nigrum</i> averages 6 mm (fore wing apex to apex) smaller than <i>X. dolosa</i>."
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, DuPage County