Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 856865

Observation date: May 18, 2013
Submitted by: coloradonaturelovers
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was very small and quick. It was in the mountains at about 9000 feet elevation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: February 16, 2014
Coordinator notes: I am not an expert in moths but this looks like the species noted and it is illustrated by Powell & Opler "Moths of Western North America" on Plate 47, Fig. 15. Text on page 269 notes this is "...a relatively small species...." which fits the observers description.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County