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Owlet Moth? - Autographa californica

Owlet Moth? - Autographa californica
Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Orange County, California, USA
September 7, 2008
Size: 2.5-3cm
Perched on the outside of the restrooms

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Owlet Moth? - Autographa californica Owlet Moth? - Autographa californica

I suppose that.
its a Celery looper:

Though I have not heard of any similar species. I expect there is many. I would wait for someone else to say.

 
Autographa californica
I think you are close. I believe it is Autographa californica - Alfalfa Looper Moth - Hodges#8914. Check out the info page on the guide here. This image shows the black dash which "connects PM line and ST line about one-third distance from costa along ST line (the dash is the most prominent of several black-outlined veins in subterminal area)". Under "See Also" it explains that this feature in combination with the other features mentioned is diagnostic.

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