id help

[Felix Sperling]

This looks like Pyrausta laticlavia, a pretty little pyralid
moth that has recently also extended its range to northern
California.

Felix Sperling


>hello-
>this newsgroup was recommended to me because i am
>looking for help getting proper identification for this
>little moth:
>http://members.toast.net/gnr/bf29.htm
>it was photographed in southern california, and is
>approximately 1/2 inch long.
>i am grateful for any help-
>thanks,
>greg