Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 741882

Volupial Pyrausta Moth
Pyrausta volupialis

Observation date: September 06, 2012
Submitted by: kerstekl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was feeding on my "Hot Lips" salvia plant. It stayed quite still, making it easy to photograph. It is a warm evening, about 70 degrees, partly cloudy. My garden is a small urban garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: September 10, 2012
Coordinator notes: You are correct! Kelly
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County