Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1307631

European Corn Borer Moth
Ostrinia nubilalis

Observation date: August 16, 2021
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight in managed meadow (e.g., Virginia Wildrye, Partridge Pea, Purple Coneflower, Butterfly Weed, White Oldfield Aster) with nearby cornfields, mixed forest (Acer, Liriodendron) and boundary planting of red cedar. Body length of 13 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Kent County