Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 691228

Volupial Pyrausta Moth
Pyrausta volupialis

Observation date: November 02, 2011
Submitted by: Alison Davies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth is so small (shown clinging to a blade of grass) that with the naked eye, I could not discern the amazing pattern on the forewings. It wasn't until I saw the image up close on the computer that the beauty of the color and pattern was revealed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: December 05, 2011
Coordinator notes: The straighter lines indicate it is volupalis. Signatalis is not in the same area. Kelly
Checklist region(s): San Diego County, California, United States