Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1168964

White-fringed Pyrausta Moth
Pyrausta niveicilialis

Observation date: July 03, 2018
Submitted by: vincem
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sighted off of Blue Ridge Parkway near mile marker 412 (Frying Pan Mtn. - 16 miles south of Asheville, NC) altitude around 5000'. I think it's perched on a wild hydrangea bush. Hot, sunny day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 07, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.