Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1099130

Spear-Marked Black Moth/White-banded Black Moth
Rheumaptera hastata/subhastata

Observation date: July 17, 2016
Date notes: Seen visiting what appeared to be Vetch along the side of a road near Reddish Knob at about 4000
Submitted by: leightern
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was observed early morning hours along the road to Reddish Knob along teh Rockingham Augusta county line. There were several of these Moths present feeding on a pinkinsh flower which I thought might be vetch. Here is the Link to a photo on Flickr : https://www.flickr.com/photos/34227153@N06/28270841362/in/dateposted-public/
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: December 14, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.