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Armyworm moth

Spodoptera ornithogalli

Description:

1/2" long moth

Habitat:

Semi rural

Notes:

Another armyworm (Spodoptera ornithogalli)? http://bugguide.net/node/view/585365

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2 Comments

childs.kj
childs.kj 11 years ago

You're probably right with Spodoptera ornithogalli but this moth is really worn so it's hard to be 100% sure.

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

Karen, I think you are correct. The shape, color and patterning look the same to me.

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jul 23, 2012
Submitted on Jul 24, 2012

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