Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 939754

Artichoke Plume Moth
Platyptilia carduidactyla

Observation date: November 02, 2013
Date notes: Night sighting.
Submitted by: cabngirl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fairly frequently seen around my home in Sonoma, CA
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: November 13, 2013
Coordinator notes: Actually a similar species: Artichoke Plume Moth (Platyptilia carduidactylus). This the first sighting of this species from CA on the BAMONA database. Good job! Josiah Gilbert
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sonoma County