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Armyworm

Mythimna unipuncta

Description:

The White-Speck (Mythimna unipuncta) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found nearly world-wide, except the east-Palearctic and the Eastern and Australian regions. The wingspan is 41-48 mm. The length of the forewings varies from 18 to 21 mm. The White-Speck is a migrant species, recorded in most months, but most frequent between August and October. The larva feeds on various grasses. Wikipedia

Habitat:

Urban house front door step.

Notes:

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sight...

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1 Comment

misako
misako 11 years ago

Thank you for the ID dreyerphoto!

misako
Spotted by
misako

California, USA

Spotted on Feb 9, 2012
Submitted on Feb 11, 2012

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