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Feltia herilis
Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Noctuinae, Tribe: Noctuini (Darts) A common medium-sized moth with long moderately narrow FW. Usually late season fliers. TL 22-24 mm. Dark brown to violet gray FW pattern similar to Subgothic Dart but darker. Pale yellow/beige streaks extends through central median area. Crescent-shaped spot is pale yellow. Hosts: Various low plants and crops
Fields and meadows. Mostly nocturnal, but some can be seen during the day feeding on nectar in fields and meadows. Attracted to light.
Spotted on Sep 9, 2012
Submitted on Sep 10, 2012
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