Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 959094

Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth
Sparganothis sulfureana

Observation date: July 22, 2013
Submitted by: HClenin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This looks similar to Sparganothis sulfureana but it has a reddish near the tip of the wing and the "x" ends in the middle of the wing rather than towards the tip.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: April 20, 2014
Coordinator notes: This is within the normal variation of the species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Lafayette County