Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1309772

Fall Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera frugiperda

Observation date: August 29, 2021
Submitted by: robpendergast
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to lights
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: August 31, 2021
Coordinator notes: This is a female. I couldn't figure this moth out until last evening when I had a large number of them show up at the lights along with a few males.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Portage County