Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1058119

Observation date: July 28, 2015
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed while birding Peveto Woods Sanctuary in Cameron Parish. Habitat: Live Oak wooded chenier just back from the beach with some dense thicket/undergrowth, adjacent pasture and marsh. Conditions: warm, mostly sunny, not much wind. Approx. time: mid-morning. This small moth flew across the path between me and my friend with whom I was birding. I made sure to get a couple of decent photographs for later identification (was difficult to get a clear image because of foliage, lighting, etc.).
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: January 21, 2016
Coordinator notes: Zig-zagged pattern on forewing and other markings indicative of this species--markings faint on this specimen. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Cameron Parish