Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1344671

Sad Underwing
Catocala maestosa

Observation date: September 15, 2022
Submitted by: SalinaBugs
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We cut an invasive vine off a Bur Oak tree and this moth was found hiding underneath
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: September 19, 2022
Coordinator notes: Nice record! I caught one of these in the 1990's in Reno County, sadly specimen no longer exists. Nice to see a central Kansas sighting. Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Saline County