Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 719616

Observation date: June 27, 2012
Submitted by: kwallitner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: An average sunny day. The caterpillar was in my woodshed. I am not sure what kind of moth/butterfly this is. Please let me know. Thanks!
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: I think americana and coturnix are the same - see the synonymy at MPG: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=7687
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Marin County