Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1054131

Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth
Apamea amputatrix

Observation date: July 06, 2015
Submitted by: MelsaE
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was hanging out around the container of a tomato plant. I accidentally scared it, and it fell down onto the plant. Came back an hour later and it was calm on the underside of the plant, seemingly avoiding the sun. Fairly warm outside when it visited.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario