Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1260592

Observation date: July 10, 2020
Submitted by: Bob Nieman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth flew in to several thistle plants (Cirsium sp, probably ochrocentrum) next to a run-off catch basin that had some water(!). I took three photos before it zoomed away. It did not return.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Eddy County