Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1385939

Palm Flower Moth
Litoprosopus coachella

Observation date: July 07, 2024
Submitted by: eric_hough
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At least a couple dozen individuals seen on base of the palms. This grove of California fan palms (Washingtonia filifera) was planted here sometime between the 1860s-1880s and was sourced from the population near Castle Hot Springs, which is now believed to be another native population in Arizona besides the one in the Kofa Mountains.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 09, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Maricopa County