Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380639

Grateful Midget
Elaphria grata

Observation date: May 26, 2024
Submitted by: Lavenderp
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Stormy day, no rain at the time of photos. The moth accepted being held and groomed itself, did not fly off when disturbed on my hand and would instead move to a shaded area of my fingers and stretch its wings once. This behavior was repeatable and demonstrated in the last photos.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 27, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, St. Louis County