Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1225949

Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea

Observation date: August 13, 2019
Submitted by: sfp
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were dozens of these along with hundreds of wasps on a patch of cane sorghum infested with aphids. I think they were feeding on the honeydew excreted by the aphids.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 15, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Jessamine County