Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1019210

Observation date: July 27, 2014
Submitted by: Finatic02
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to UV light
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: December 10, 2014
Coordinator notes: I agree with your genus, but I think Xylesthia pruniramiella is a better match. The ID of this moth is difficult because there are many possible wing patterns for X. pruniramiella and only a few photos of X. albicans. Bob Martin
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County