Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 723578

Black-Banded Orange
Epelis truncataria

Observation date: July 01, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A very small, butterfly-like moth, hanging close to an Arctostaphylos uva-ursi patch. Upon alighting, exhibited a distinctive, jerky behavior. On a hot, open slope, widely scattered trees, elev. ca. 5000'.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 04, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kittitas County