Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1140188

Smith's Dart
Xestia smithii

Observation date: September 08, 2017
Date notes: 54°F/°9°C Hu95% 6mph/10kmh-SW. Night. Gray, cloudy & cool with a steady breeze & occasional gusts . Moist, damp & misty as it softly rains.
Submitted by: Bkripto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One more colorful than others I've seen & submitted. The "Snake Root" wild flower brings this species in couples… (1¼" inch/32mm/3.2km).
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 08, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Beaver County, United States, Pennsylvania