Report #5938 - Report: Lesser yellow underwing (Noctua comes)

Lesser yellow underwing (Noctua comes) on May 3, 2024

Originally reported as Noctuid Moths (family Noctuidae)

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Description of specimen

Brown caterpillar seen on meadow rue.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! I think you have it right! This exotic species looks a lot like its relatives Winter cutworm (also exotic) and Variegated cutworm (native). All are variable in markings.

Tom Valente
June 25, 2024, 5:52 a.m.

Lesser yellow underwing (Noctua comes) on May 3, 2024

Description of specimen

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