Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1166277

Orange Mint Moth
Pyrausta orphisalis

Observation date: June 30, 2018
Date notes: 85°F/30°C 75%Hu 10mph/16kph-SW. Daytime/Morning, Sunny but partly cloudy & very warm yet damp with no breeze. HOT!
Submitted by: Bkripto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fluttered by and landed to rest on a lawn grasses. VERY ELUSIVE & SPOOKED. (¾" INCH/19MM).
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 02, 2018
Coordinator notes: I didn't reject this as it is a new moth record for Beaver Co., PA.
Checklist region(s): Beaver County, United States, Pennsylvania