Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1053860

Orange Mint Moth
Pyrausta orphisalis

Observation date: July 12, 2015
Submitted by: maria.hoffman6@...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was small, not more than !/2 inch in wingspan. It was feeding on Anise Hyssop.
Status: Resident
Verified by: lisald100
Verified date: July 14, 2015
Coordinator notes: This is a diurnal moth species, similar to Archiearis infans, but I cannot identify it. -Eric
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County