Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1158218

Diamondback Moth
Plutella xylostella

Observation date: May 21, 2018
Submitted by: sam_hartzler
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very tiny moth. Probably more than one encountered, although I only photographed one. Note that the head is tucked down, so that although the head appears completely white only the top is in fact white.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 23, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Tippecanoe County, United States, Indiana