Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1180849

Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera ornithogalli

Observation date: August 19, 2018
Submitted by: aimeefterry
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a hot and sunny day. The caterpillar was found on the leaf of a petunia plant. They are the only plant I have. The caterpillar was olive green/brown with a yellow stripe and an orange stripe.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 26, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Lake County