Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1231155

Ilia Underwing
Catocala ilia

Observation date: September 03, 2019
Submitted by: jjao7
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, hot day (90 degrees) in Missoula, Montana. I was watering potted plants, the moth flew by, landed on the wall and stayed for several minutes. Went in to get my camera but it had left. This isn't a moth I've seen here before. We live in a subdivision near hayfields, cottonwoods, aspen, various other trees in yards. The picture attached is not mine but is close to identical to the moth I saw.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: September 13, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Missoula County