Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Spear-Marked Black Moth/White-banded Black Moth
Rheumaptera hastata/subhastata

Observation date: July 21, 2024
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Broad subalpine seepage meadow at base of Galloping Mountain. This species was common especially at the higher elevations right up to the summit at 2200 metres. I drove from West Kelowna through Vernon then east on Hwy 6 to the access road to Mount Scaia then up a very steep rough road to the summit. Intended to stay at the top for a couple nights but it was brutally hot - approaching 40C at the base.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 29, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia