Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 902673

Melonworm Moth
Diaphania hyalinata

Observation date: June 10, 2013
Submitted by: MaryAnn Friedman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Reared from pupa found on squash vines in home garden
Status: Resident
Verified by: Alan Harvey
Verified date: June 26, 2013
Coordinator notes: There are two very close Diphania sp. that look like this in Florida.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Okaloosa County