Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 958208

Observation date: February 08, 2014
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: a group of moths were getting nectar at lotus flowers. would get startled at least movement. this one decided to pose while on nectar of brittle bush. colorado low desert, day temp 76 night fell to forties sunny warm day. these were getting nectar at dusk. a group of five or six on one shrub. about two inches or so.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: February 10, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County