Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 715776

Lesser Peachtree Borer Moth
Synanthedon pictipes

Observation date: June 09, 2012
Submitted by: harlan ratcliff
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I spotted the moth (it looked much like a wasp) on butterfly weed in the mowed area near campgrounds at Whiterock Conservancy. I had attended a bioblitz there, and the moth expert had just left.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: July 04, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Guthrie County