Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1155138

European Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba

Observation date: April 13, 2018
Submitted by: nroccaro
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We found a caterpillar on top of the snow in a blizzard. No plants nearby. It is possible a strong wind blew it off a weeping willow tree that grows next to a pond.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: April 13, 2018
Coordinator notes: Sometimes called winter cutworms.l