Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1180301

Orange Mint Moth
Pyrausta orphisalis

Observation date: August 17, 2018
Submitted by: ReginaS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very skittish; perching on Veronica flowers, but did not appear to be eating. Also, always landed underneath the plants, never on top.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 19, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.