Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1231969

Tobacco Budworm Moth
Chloridea virescens

Observation date: September 07, 2019
Submitted by: RMarkows
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found 3 of these on a large nicotiana mutabilis (flowering tobacco) plant. Observed numerous flower buds with a hole in the side of the flower tube.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: November 12, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Nassau County