Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995287

European Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba

Observation date: July 29, 2014
Submitted by: jollygoodyellow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found in a pile of rocks / dead leaves. ~26C, strong winds, overcast, very humid. Insect was very active, and kept trying to go under rocks and leaves. Bright orange colouring when wings spread.
Status: Resident
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: August 03, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia