Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1100680

Purple-backed Cabbageworm
Evergestis pallidata

Observation date: August 23, 2016
Submitted by: ggunset
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: this moth made his way indoors at a lamp, was rescued to outdoors, good clear, warm weather.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: September 05, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Delaware County