New species for Oklahoma!
Last week Anna Bennett (@annainok) photographed a Sharp-blotched Nola Moth (Nola pustulata) in southeastern Oklahoma.
This is the first observation of this species in Oklahoma on iNaturalist, although there have been prior records listed on BugGuide and mothphotographersgroup. It's great when we add new species to the state project, so that our state project is more comprehensive and also to confirm the species is still present in our state.
Another new species for our state project is Common Spring Moth (Heliomata cycladata), observed by April Hathcoat (@april71) in northeast Oklahoma.
Finally, check out this dazzling little Peacock Brenthia Moth (Brenthia pavonacella) photographed by Thomas Shahan (@tshahan) in the Tulsa area. This is another new species for our state project.
Our current count for the state is 1,542 species!
