Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1143502

Variegated Cutworm Moth
Peridroma saucia

Observation date: September 25, 2017
Date notes: 80°F/27°C Hu50% 4mph/7kmh-S Night. Clear, warm and dry with an occasional cool breeze. Very comfortable.
Submitted by: Bkripto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: She appears to have just hatched/eclosed as she is damp and VERY BRIGHT & SHINY! Sighted by the glowing eyes in the yard near the vegetable garden. She fluttered in fallen Ash tree leaves. {FOR DATA PURPOSES: She fanned wide, 'peed'… then flew away}. (1¼" inch/32mm/3.2km).
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 26, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Beaver County, United States, Pennsylvania