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Large Yellow Underwing

Noctua pronuba

Photo by JVM
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This noctuid moth is native to Europe. It was introduced to Nova Scotia and spreaded across the northern U.S.

Habitat:

Goldenrod flowers

Reference Links:

Large Yellow Underwing, Genus Noctua - Yellow Underwings - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
Jacob Gorneau
Oh, yes, it most definitely is. Unfortunately, Project Noah first only lets missions stay within a 300-mile range. After we get about 60-70 participants, I can apply to have the range expanded. I cannot wait until the region is expanded, because this spotting is spectacular!!
JVM
No problem. But are you referring to the "Moths of the Northeastern US"? I thought Pennsylvania was part of the Northeastern US.
Jacob Gorneau
I'm sorry, but Project Noah requires spottings to be within a 300 mile range. Unfortunately, your spotting does not fall in this range. Stay tuned though, if you stay joined, and have others join as well, our mission's range will expand into your area! I cannot wait until your spotting can fit into our range!!! Thanks for understanding. I will post a comment on this moth when you can re-enter it into the mission.
Steffi
Looks like an Underwing Moth - maybe the Darling Underwing (Catocala cara). Great shots!
MickGrant
Good job, a friendly moth is probably quite rare!
JVM
Thank you! This was a very friendly moth. It even landed on my hand :)
MickGrant
Great macro series - excellent work!

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Moths of the World
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2011

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