Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1407572

Red-winged Wave Moth
Dasyfidonia avuncularia

Observation date: April 16, 1989
Submitted by: papilio1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Collected this one while it feed on Desert Peach (Prunus andersonii). Warm spring day. Daytime flying moth was very common in dry sagebrush/juniper habitat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: July 15, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County