Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1062663

Eastern Black-headed Budworm Moth
Acleris variana

Observation date: August 25, 2015
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Small (about 1 cm length), this is a terrible photo but the moth has a pumpkin-seed shape and is brightly colored with black, white, and red stripes going down the wings
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.