Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045575

Ipsilon Dart
Agrotis ipsilon

Observation date: May 24, 2015
Submitted by: mmatwichuk
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: ID based on appearance and match with behavior and 'feel' as described in Princeton's "Caterpillars of Eastern North America": "General feeder on grasses", "body pudgy and soft". Specimen found in wheelbarrow of yard waste / trimmings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: June 03, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, New Castle County