Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1046970

Nigrita Bagworm Moth
Cryptothelea nigrita

Observation date: June 01, 2015
Submitted by: krancmm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 7 males on window under light early morning
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 09, 2015
Coordinator notes: Based on comments on bugguide.net, the bluish cast does seem to be a defining characteristic for. C. nigrita, so I agree with the submitter on the id for this sighting. SAT http://bugguide.net/node/view/310826
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Brazoria County