Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399939

European Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba

Observation date: April 05, 2025
Submitted by: NikkiM
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found it on a sunny part of sidewalk next to lawn - not moving, thought it was dead at first (32 degrees), but moved when touch. (moved out of the way next to a flower bed, which is where picture was taken)(later it have moved under a plant)
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: April 06, 2025
Coordinator notes: While there may be other species with similar caterpillars, this is a likely ID
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Yellowstone County