Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146174

Red-waisted Florella Moth
Syngamia florella

Observation date: October 14, 2017
Submitted by: H Hooper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth feeding on Beggarticks (Bidens alba) adjacent to refuge road. Flowers averaged 2 to 6 inches above ground. Moth preferred flowers closer to ground. Weather: Temp: upper 80s F, wind east 5 to 10 mph, partly cloudy. Based on flower dimensions, wingspan of moth estimated at 1.5-2cms
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: October 15, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Wakulla County, United States, Florida