Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1396613

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: October 25, 2024
Submitted by: apoe2891
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was on the outside of an electric bug zapper seemingly warming itself. The temperature outside was around 72°F. I gave it and gentle pet twice. On the second stroke it fell to the ground, wings spread and appeared dead. I then gently touched it and it moved and wrapped its wings tightly around it. This moth played opossum!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: October 26, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.