Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1076999

Double-banded Carpet
Spargania magnoliata

Observation date: April 09, 2015
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was sleeping on ceiling of entryway overhang near night time lighted area of suburban house near county open spaces. Wingspan is a little less than an inch. Similar moth with different color pattern but similar shape sleeping nearby. Morning temperatures were in the low 60's F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: April 12, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County