Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1113995

European Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba

Observation date: April 08, 2017
Submitted by: tigermoth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar found under rock. Previous days had been warm and it probably had come out of "hibernation" but quickly found shelter again as temperatures overnight dipped into low 30's. Surrounding vegetation is scrubby/weedy...thistles, lots of Fragaria (sp?), sedges etc...disturbed edge of Appalachian Mtns woodland.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: April 08, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Clarke County