Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1065847

Triangle-backed Eucosma
Pelochrista dorsisignatana

Observation date: September 16, 2015
Submitted by: Jon Rapp
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Measured 12mm TL. Posted on BugGuide: http://bugguide.net/node/view/1141296
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: September 23, 2015
Coordinator notes: Eucosma similiana has not been collected in Missouri as far as I know. E dorsisignatana is resident and can have a similar morph (see MPG).
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Boone County