Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1235159

Observation date: September 26, 2019
Submitted by: Allen Belden
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Older urban neighborhood with large trees. Attracted to mercury vapor light.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: November 21, 2019
Coordinator notes: This is either Diathrausta harlequinalis or D. reconditalis. These species cannot be distinguished reliably from photos. Range can be used in some regions. T
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Richmond