Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 764946

Common Ptichodis
Ptichodis herbarum

Observation date: February 09, 2013
Submitted by: Rich Hoyer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: sitting on unknown landscaping plant amongst many ornamentals
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 03, 2025
Coordinator notes: This is clearly P. herbarum, although it's rather far from most sightings in MPG. It has been recorded from Jamaica - still very, very far from Baja. Perhaps it hitched a ride with some of the ornamentals. IN any event, its residency status is unknown. JRains
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Baja California Sur