Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 542436

Observation date: June 24, 2011
Date notes: June 24, 2011
Submitted by: vtruan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Used a black light, at nephews cabin, The moth was approx. 4' from the light on a slanted roof with numerous army cutworm moths. Warm evening for being approx. 9,000' 60-65 degrees F. at midnight. The site has aspen, blue spruce, Douglas fir,willows/alders along the creek. Lots of grasses and herbaceous plants, no grazing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: July 05, 2011
Coordinator notes: One of my favorites. Yours represents a new county record.
Checklist region(s): Custer County, Colorado, United States