Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1176986

Observation date: May 10, 2018
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sun and clouds. Clouds covering sky about 50%. Hot when sun came through cloud breaks. Approximately a dozen moths concentrated in about a square yard of the flower patch. All landing on Rosy plectritis, ignoring Collinsia grandiflora. Weather eventually clouded up and had cloud-burst type showers. Photographed Silvery Blue butterflies at another place along the trail.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: March 15, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Clackamas County