Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 741651

Obscure Underwing
Catocala obscura

Observation date: September 05, 2012
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large underwing-type moth, about 3 1/2 inch wingspan, underwing is charcoal gray with white fringe, upper wings are ash gray with delicate white and darker gray lines and squiggles. Attracted to porch light on very humid evening
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 05, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.