Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 975374

Observation date: May 30, 2014
Submitted by: Samuel Grijalva
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: flew for a short distance and then camouflaged itself as quickly as possible. If startled would move a safe distance away and then lye still. warm, bright day in the low 80s, near a marsh and river slough.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: May 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: This is often the commonest moth at my light during June or so.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Solano County