Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 727326

Genista Broom Moth
Uresiphita reversalis

Observation date: July 14, 2012
Date notes: Sunny day in mid 80's F
Submitted by: treehugger_007
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Larva of Genista Broom Moth found defoliating a False Indigo, Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' in perennial border. Larvae are showing up in many gardens at The Holden Arboretum and throughout greater Cleveland area. Almost always associated with False Indigo cultivars
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 17, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Lake County