Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1128772

Small Ranunculus Moth
Hecatera dysodea

Observation date: July 23, 2017
Submitted by: A_baldini
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen hovering at some flowers in a garden. It was a fairly warm, clear night.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: October 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: This Eurasian moth is becoming more widespread across the northern plains. Only known from a single record in Colorado last year, we have this second one this year.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County