Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 723617

Elder Shoot Borer Moth
Achatodes zeae

Observation date: July 02, 2012
Submitted by: Linda Beek
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather hot (about 80), humid, very breezy. I noticed this little moth resting on our front porch window when I was letting the cat in.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 05, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Dakota County