Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1300170

Observation date: July 12, 2021
Submitted by: DougSelzer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several individuals on reeds and grasses along the edge of a millpond.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 12, 2021
Coordinator notes: Lepidotarphius perornatella (Walker, 1864) is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico. This Asian species was first reported from IA, News Lepid. Soc., 59(4): 182-184.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana