Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Spotted Apatelodes Moth
Apatelodes torrefacta

Observation date: May 31, 2019
Date notes: Late last night noticed this object on my back door and assumed it was a leaf stuck to glass but this morning I could see it is a dark to light brown moth
Submitted by: Sindrirune
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth has been hanging off the glass door barely moving for many hours. I took the opportunity to photograph the species since I’ve never seen it before and love photographing all nature.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 31, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Carroll County