Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Artichoke Plume Moth
Platyptilia carduidactyla

Observation date: May 02, 2022
Submitted by: axisymetric
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The wing tips looked like a broken twig
Status: Resident
Verified by: ishaan2009
Verified date: June 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: Interestingly shaped moth, native to California and feeds on wild thistle. -Ishaan