Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 927166

European Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba

Observation date: August 31, 2013
Submitted by: doris potter
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth spent at least one hour on one goldenrod flower head sipping nectar and climbing around and around. Even when disturbed by a bee it flew a few feet away and then promptly returned. The weather was warm and overcast and humid.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: Jim Edsall
Verified date: September 04, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec