Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1170616

Observation date: July 16, 2018
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large moth (approx. 2.5 inches long) observed flying and alighting on a juniper trunk and then on a Ponderosa Pine Trunk when disturbed. The hind wings had bright red/orange wing patches which caught my attention. It was difficult to locate once it alighted.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 23, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County