Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1410595

Unknown Eupithecia species
Eupithecia sp.

Observation date: July 13, 2025
Submitted by: Blue Swallowtail
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very small, fed on coneflower petals. Spun a thin cocoon in a petal after a few days to pupate. Pupa didn't survive.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 10, 2025
Coordinator notes: One of the Eupithecia, but I can't tell which.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Adams County