Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146638

Fall Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera frugiperda

Observation date: October 17, 2017
Date notes: hundreds of caterpillars throughout acres of land in central Texas have shown up the last week.
Submitted by: Atabb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in grassy areas and all over concrete driveway during daytime. will feed on dead caterpillars if one is squashed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 31, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Coryell County, United States, Texas