Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1206274

Dark-ribboned Wave
Leptostales rubromarginaria

Observation date: May 23, 2019
Submitted by: Kristi DuBois
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This small moth was found perched on a leaf, about a foot off the ground. Found in a grass/shrub opening in a riparian area with cottonwood, willow, alder, hawthorn, and a variety of other shrub species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 26, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Missoula County