Drasteria sp.? - Chrismania pictipennalis

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Drasteria sp.? - Chrismania pictipennalis

Carrizo Overlook, Hwy S-2 near Imperial County Line, San Diego County, California, USA
March 3, 2013

A couple of these were flitting about near ground level in the noon-time sun. I think it might be a Drasteria sp. but don't see a good match in BG or MPG.

Contributed by Luke Armstrong on 4 March, 2013 - 12:08am

MPG

Please let me know if you are interested in showing your images at MPG.

… Steve Nanz, 20 June, 2019 - 5:29am

Yes, I will be happy to have

Yes, I will be happy to have these images on MPG.

… Luke Armstrong, 20 June, 2019 - 8:43am

Thanks for the ID!

Wow, I was way off in my guess, wrong superfamily even! Convergent evolution with Drasteria perhaps?

… Luke Armstrong, 4 March, 2013 - 9:44am

good one!

happy hunting for more moths

… Edna Woodward, 4 March, 2013 - 7:13am

Chrismania pictipennalis - Hodges #4820

Moved from ID Request.

Nice addition to the guide!
Thank you

… Maury J. Heiman, 4 March, 2013 - 12:45am

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