Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1300604

Distinct Quaker
Achatia distincta

Observation date: July 05, 2021
Submitted by: one72guy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in the morning inside my light trap. Moth has been pinned and its wingspan is 30mm.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Mark Wheeler
Verified date: July 14, 2021
Coordinator notes: Looks like Achatia distincta but not 100% sure. It's quite worn and somewhat out of range. Would be first BAMONA sighting for SK (and BugGuide and MPG too).
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan