Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1140074

The Penitent Underwing
Catocala piatrix

Observation date: September 07, 2017
Submitted by: Jill Osgood
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I observed this moth resting on the shingles on my house. It stayed for a few hours before disappearing. We do have outside lighting that had been left on overnight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: March 08, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Cumberland County