Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 515596

Observation date: January 20, 2011
Submitted by: Alan Cherry
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen on atree trunk about 9ft above ground level, Near Puerto Felippe Carillo, Yucatan, Mexico. I realise this is not quite N America but I have submitted this to flickr for ID with no success. As a visitor from the UK, I would lobe to know the name of this beautiful moth.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: May 11, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Quintana Roo, Mexico