Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1164436

Cherry Shoot Borer
Argyresthia oreasella

Observation date: June 20, 2018
Date notes: 60°F/15°C 80%Hu 10mph/16kph-SW Night. Clear, very cool & damp with a steady cool breeze.
Submitted by: Bkripto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fluttering by & landing on "White Maple" tree saplings, amongst other native wild meadow plants ("Goldenrod" , "Snakeroot", & "Knotweeds" & POISON IVY/OAK… in thick brush. VERY REFLECTIVE IRIDESCENT "SILKY & SHINY". Spooked away by my movement (⅜" inch/9mm)
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 22, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Beaver County, United States, Pennsylvania