Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1296377

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: June 22, 2021
Submitted by: prairiepix
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: white, furry, 3 inch long, under the edge of an old wooden bench
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: June 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: Even though S. Dakota is a little too far west for me, I'm pretty sure this is Tolype velleda, which is certainly found in the Dakotas. If I'm wrong, well, it won't be the first time. JRains