Annaphila Diva

Annaphila diva is a little day-flying moth that flies in the spring. It has short and wide wings, black forewings with a white C-shape spot, and pale yellow and black hindwings. It is found in the western part of Pacific Northwest near creeks and rivers. The larvae is a foodplant specialist feeding on miner's lettuce (Montia perfoliata). Unlike many moth species, the adults are day-time active, visiting flowers during the day.