Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1353741

Spring Cankerworm Moth
Paleacrita vernata

Observation date: April 09, 2023
Date notes: Found this small moth on the side of my house which is lite up with a yard light.
Submitted by: toast
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: temp is 51 F with a wind speed of 10 to 12 mph. Dry conditions.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: April 18, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Cerro Gordo County