Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 940381

Observation date: July 06, 2012
Submitted by: Josiah Gilbert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Collected on what I believe is Mexican whorled milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis). The moths hold there rear legs curved way up over their abdomens and wings when at rest. I found many specimens on milkweed. Habitat: blue oak grassland.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: November 25, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.