Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 990714

Oblique-striped Emerald Moth
Synchlora bistriaria

Observation date: July 20, 2014
Submitted by: One-Eyed Zatoichi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Using BBQ grill at night with overhead incandescent light. I think this moth landed on BBQ and was stunned as it lay on the ground for at least 20 minutes, allowing me to take these photos. I used an LED flashlight for illumination (above 5000k?).
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: May 14, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Montezuma County