Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 759435

Observation date: June 19, 2012
Submitted by: deechickadee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This Emerald Moth was found in our small "wildflower" garden under some Aspen trees. It fluttered up when I was "misting" the garden. We live at 8,210'. There is a mountain across the street with Ponderosa, Blue Spruce & Aspen. We are at the west end of the San Luis Valley of Colorado, at the edge of the San Juan Mountains.
Status: Resident
Verified by: azukoff
Verified date: February 10, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Rio Grande County