Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386533

Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera ornithogalli

Observation date: July 13, 2024
Submitted by: sylviatulumello
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was found by a pool after a couple days of heavy rain, at the time it was sunny but still cool, and just before sunset.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 14, 2024
Coordinator notes: Sylvia, I'm sorry but I can't tell what it is from this photo. From what I can see, I think it's probably not Anisota senatoria, however, but more likely to be a Noctuid. Can you re-submit some additional photos, maybe a closeup or two? JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, Sussex County