Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1341233

European Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba

Observation date: August 24, 2022
Submitted by: pgrew1@unl.edu
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photo by Ed Grew of carpenter ant dragging a severed butterfly wing
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: November 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: This appears to be a moth wing, but more of the individual is needed to be sure. May be a hindwing of the European Yellow Underwing, Noctua pronuba.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Penobscot County