Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 739090

Garden Rose Tortrix Moth
Acleris variegana

Observation date: August 26, 2012
Submitted by: agardener
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was less than 1". It landed on my soda can while we were having our picnic lunch. Near a river. It sat on the can for under a minute then flew off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 28, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Skagit County