Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1398063

Artichoke Plume Moth
Platyptilia carduidactyla

Observation date: July 20, 2024
Date notes: Saw more moths than butterflies that day. The moths were prolific.
Submitted by: bonfrey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 31, 2024
Coordinator notes: Occurs in southern AZ and northern CO, and in parts of Texas (and elsewhere). I've looked through MPG and I think this is indeed P. carduidactyla, but I don't know if it's resident. Good job of suggesting this ID. JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County

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