Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1407339

European Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba

Observation date: April 25, 2025
Submitted by: madamirie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Chrysalis found March 9, 2025 in sheltered grassy area while pulling weeds. Overall habitat is oak scrub and meadow. Moth eclosed evening of April 25, 2025. Photographed and released.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 20, 2025
Coordinator notes: See Donald Gudehus' photo on MPG: https://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=11003.1
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Monterey County