Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1402472

Terrenella Bee Moth
Aphomia terrenella

Observation date: May 31, 2025
Submitted by: Susan McSwain
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The u-shaped black mark shows up on the all but the first photo, which is why I suggest A. terrenella over A. sociella
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: November 12, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Nelson County