Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 915799

Juniper Tip Moth
Glyphidocera juniperella

Observation date: August 11, 2013
Submitted by: Erik.Johnson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Typical calm, clear, and humid evening for August in south Louisiana
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 21, 2013
Coordinator notes: According to bugguide. net, Glyphidocera species are difficult to impossible to determine from a photograph, and may require DNA analysis. This sighting photo shows some whitish streaks on the wings which are present in a few photos of Glyphidocera juniperella but not on other similar species, and it is on that basis I am making the id.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Lafayette Parish