Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1039908

Observation date: April 12, 2015
Submitted by: Selwyn Quan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A handful of fairy moth were perched on grass stalks exposing themselves to the sun and would alternately open and then close their wings as shown in the pictures above. Unsure of the plant species they were perched on.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: April 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: Your identification is correct. Nice photos!