Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1373915

Pickleworm Moth
Diaphania nitidalis

Observation date: November 09, 2023
Date notes: on our kitchen wall
Submitted by: Bugsy Leroux
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Stray
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: November 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: A tropical species who probably hitched a ride on a southern breeze or produce. Even if it found a mate and produced eggs, they would not survive our northern winters.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Hancock County