Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Microhelia angelica (Smith, 1900)
Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Heliothentinae
Identification: see http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/browse/family-noctuidae/subfamily-heliothinae/microhelia/microhelia-angelica/
Wing Span: 0.8-1.2 cm
Life History:
Flight: Spring and early summer
Caterpillar Hosts: Flowers and seedheads of Lagophylla ramosissima and possibly also on other species in this genus (Asteraceae).
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: The foothill regions surrounding the Columbia Basin in Oregon and Washington. It has also been found in the southern Cascade Range in Oregon, extending south through California.
Conservation:
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Taxonomy Notes: None.

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Verified Sightings

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Observation date: Jul 04, 2012
Submitted by: Jdammarell
Region: Lincoln County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Nov 30, 2015
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