Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1247713

Western Carpet
Melanolophia imitata

Observation date: May 05, 2020
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dirt road in forest of crowded young Lodgepole Pine, Douglas-fir and birch. Fluorescent UV lamp set up from about 8:00 pm till 8:45 pm. Wingspan as posed 40 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia