Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1186599

Corn Earworm Moth
Helicoverpa zea

Observation date: September 09, 2018
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not certain of identification. Observed two of these on a plant with clusters of small blue-violet flowers (unsure of plant name--type of stonecrop?) at Baker Wetlands. Moved fairly fast. Thorax large, snout-shaped head, lime green eyes, wings tan with some cartographic-like spots, underwings pale yellow-beige with wide black line. Approx. Size: 1.25-1.5" wingspan. Weather: Beautiful, approx. 80 degrees, slight winds.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 10, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Kansas