Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1361815

California Pyrausta Moth
Pyrausta californicalis

Observation date: July 02, 2023
Date notes: first appeared in home Jun 29, by July 1 there were 6, two more today
Submitted by: lbell89
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: originally thought my lavender plant had spider mites, but have since found larva wrapped in webbed leaves and suspect the moths started emerging from the lavender. They did extensive damage to about 60% of the plant. Recently purchased the plant from a Home Depot approximately 2 weeks ago
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 03, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia