Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1372020

Arcigera Flower Moth
Schinia arcigera

Observation date: September 25, 2023
Date notes: Moth has been in my room for several days, but the date provided is the first picture i took of the moth. Possibly first seen on September 22, 2023
Submitted by: hellbaby
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: flew into my room one night and eventually allowed me to hold it. was not found in its natural habitat, but i did find aster flowers growing in my back yard. brought some of the flower inside and the moth seems to be lingering around it rather than bouncing around light sources
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 25, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.