Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1275704

Redbacked Cutworm
Euxoa ochrogaster

Observation date: September 17, 2020
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: on wall by patio light
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: January 24, 2021
Coordinator notes: Best match, although I'm not quite finding an exact match with the basal dash and small claviform spot. I lean toward ochrogaster over adumbrata.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia