Observation date: July 08, 2026
Submitted by: RyanLaRuffa
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to blacklight. Weather conditions: clear sky, 66 degrees F, 82% humidity. I have observations of both Orange Stripe-backed Moths (Battaristis vittella) and these guys. Pine Needleminer Moths are rare for the area and none have ever been confirmed on my inaturalist page, so I thought I'd post one here.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 21, 2026
Coordinator notes: I think this sp. is resident - see MPG: https://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=1840 JRains
