Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1074705

Snowy-shouldered Acleris Moth
Acleris nivisellana

Observation date: November 07, 2015
Submitted by: lisagorn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth flew down onto a twig in an apple orchard and looked so much like lichen that, even though I had just seen it land, I had to look very closely to convince myself that it was really a moth and not just a falling piece of lichen. And what a beautiful blue patch that doesn't show up well in the books!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: February 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: Note change in species: this is A. nivisellana. SG
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Otsego County