Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917189

Observation date: August 18, 2013
Date notes: Moth feeding on nectar of aster flowers in woods next to Crazy Woman Canyon, Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
Submitted by: conniemod
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was intensely feeding and although i approached at a close distance, even moved the stem of flower into the light while he was on it, the moth was not distracted from feeding and did not fly away. Weather was about 70 degrees, semi-cloudy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: August 20, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Johnson County