Observation date: September 10, 2012
Submitted by: CPJSJohnny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I collected this moth at a service station in the Missouri River bottoms just into Missouri east of Leavenworth KS. It was found on a concrete footing for a gas pump. The temperature was in the mid 50s, it was clear with high pressure. The night before had a waning moon just past half. The insect was cold and motionless resting on the concrete.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: September 13, 2012
Coordinator notes: P. occidentalis has the black line on the hind wing angulate, narrow and not developed as a broad triangle.
