Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1263552

Armyworm Moth
Mythimna unipuncta

Observation date: July 25, 2020
Submitted by: juliwebs
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Our first try at a backlit sheet for national moth week. we put some ripe fruit sludge as bait, but are unsure if that's why this guy's back looks shiny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 27, 2020
Coordinator notes: The shininess is simply a result of light reflecting off the scales.
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Herkimer County