Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1115954

American Swordgrass Moth
Xylena nupera

Observation date: May 02, 2017
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First sighting of this type moth, two flew in, very fast, and agile. After a night in the plastic containers, they would not open their wings to fly
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 08, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia