Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 617924

Joyful Holomelina
Virbia laeta

Observation date: September 19, 2011
Date notes: The morning after the first rain we have had in a month.
Submitted by: JasonPike1980
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I had observed this moth the night before flying with the bright red underwings. The following morning it was resting with its wings spread.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: September 23, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Rusk County, Texas, United States