Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Tufted Apple-Bud Moth
Platynota idaeusalis

Observation date: May 16, 2010
Submitted by: Susan McSwain
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Although the photo is not sharp, the color patterns of this moth are quite striking. I kept hoping I could find an ID, but the closest I could get was Platynota idaeusalis, and this may be way off!
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 02, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Nelson County