Observation date: September 16, 2024
Date notes: Monday 9-16-24; found by aSymphyotrichum oblongifolium (formerly Aster oblongifolius), commonly known as aromatic aster. Weather today was rather warm for this time of year.
Submitted by: RoxyRedFin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very vibrant colors when curled up. Seems to be in good health. Found by groups of Aster flowers. Western NY. Weather has been up and down in temperature. Very cool at night about 50-56 degrees. And anywhere from 62-78 during the day. I have never seen one of these before and I have seen many many different species of Moths in my back yard. This year is the first year I have sighted "new" species of Tree moths.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: This will over-winter as a caterpillar somewhere and pupate in the spring.
