Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1188525

Cabbage Looper Moth
Trichoplusia ni

Observation date: September 19, 2018
Submitted by: eddysfo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: cherry creek state park
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: November 16, 2018
Coordinator notes: This is actually a moth known as the Cabbage Looper, not a skipper butterfly. At least in Colorado, Cabbage Loopers tend to primarily fly during the latter half of the warm season, while their cousin, the Celery Looper, primarily flies during the earlier half.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Arapahoe County