Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1081194

Southern Pink Moth
Pyrausta inornatalis

Observation date: May 13, 2016
Date notes: Also seen prior to this date, just the first time I got a picture.
Submitted by: meganj
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It loves my purple sage (what it is on in the picture). I haven't seen it on or near my milkweed. There were at least 2 on my plant when I was trying to take a picture. Weather was in the 70's that day, and dry. When I disrupted the plant, they would fly around for a bit before landing again. When on the plant, they just sat there.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: November 09, 2021
Coordinator notes: Larval host is various Salvia species.