Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 729800

Half-white Carpet Moth
Mesoleuca gratulata

Observation date: July 29, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of these were observed flitting about in open forest adjacent to meadows. Day-flying, alighting mostly on Erythronium montanum. Elev. 5700'
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: December 17, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: Cascades Butterfly Project
Cascades Butterfly Protected Areas: Mt. Rainier National Park
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Pierce County