Observation date: August 19, 2025
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In alpine forest, about 10,200 feet. Partly cloudy, pleasantly cool, light breeze. Caterpillar was moving quickly across the leaf.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 20, 2025
Coordinator notes: I'm not sure if this sp. is resident in NM. However, MPG has sightings in AZ and CO, and I'm not surprised to find it in NM. These instars are variable and I thought this might be something else, but this seems the best fit. See the MPG page for distribution: https://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=11064