Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1126518

Yellow-based Tussock Moth
Dasychira basiflava

Observation date: July 16, 2017
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight left on overnight in rural residential neighborhood dominated by hardwoods (liriodendron, maple, oak, sweet gum). Approx body length of 21 mm (excluding foreleg extension) and resting wingspan of 19 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 16, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Harford County, United States, Maryland