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Unknown Moth - Spodoptera ornithogalli
Copyright © 2005 Joanne Shuman

Unknown Moth - Spodoptera ornithogalli
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
July 31, 2005
Attracted to porch light. I am stumped. Help with ID appreciated if possible. Is this moth worn?
Contributed by Joanne Shuman on 5 August, 2005 - 2:26am
Last updated 8 August, 2005 - 12:50am

Reminds us of Spodoptera
Check in the guide here: - many images there
… john and jane balaban, 5 August, 2005 - 9:46am

 
Spodoptera
I never would have guessed it from my image. I looked at those images too. Thank you for your help with the ID.
… Joanne Shuman, 5 August, 2005 - 6:44pm

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