Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1346825

European Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba

Observation date: October 15, 2022
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was found on paved street on Lisandra Road in Metchosin, BC Canada. Weather was warm & sunny. When first picked up, it didn't move or try to fly away, even when it's forewings were spread to show the hindwings. However, when placed on the ground again to photo it, and a second attempt was made to pick it up to re-position, it did crawl away to hide in a crack. When removed from the crack with a twig, the moth played dead, with its wings folded together.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 17, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia