Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 915424

Observation date: August 09, 2013
Submitted by: ridgeboy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was among a patch of Bidens pilosa, grasses and other ruderal vegetation. It is in the 5-10mm range.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: January 30, 2015
Coordinator notes: This is definitely a species of Aethes but at this time it is impossible to know which species. Most require dissection to be identified and to complicate matters, as many as 80 new species will be added to the genus in the near future.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Polk County