Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Feather-edged Petrophila
Petrophila fulicalis

Observation date: June 21, 2025
Submitted by: jrtindall
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear, calm, 80℉, dew point 65℉. Came to UV light.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: June 30, 2025
Coordinator notes: I do not see the clear white circle in the PM area of the FW as in canadensis. This individual is showing a zigzag median white line on FWs with perhaps faint dark dots around the perimeter of the speckled PM area and dark capline over the innermost couple of eyespots on the HWs. Most of the sightings in NJ also appear to be Petrophila fulicalis.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Mercer County