Xestia c-nigrum/dolosa complex (Linnaeus, 1758)/(Franclemont, 1980)
Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Noctuinae
Identification: The maculation of X. c-nigrum is identical to X. dolosa. The best way to separate the two species is by size. X. c-nigrum averages 6 mm (fore wing apex to apex) smaller than X. dolosa.
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Taxonomy Notes: None.
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Observation date: Jul 31, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Aug 14, 2024
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Observation date: Aug 03, 2024
Submitted by: vogelbild
Region: DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 04, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 31, 2024
Submitted by: SWilliams
Region: York County, Maine, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Aug 01, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 30, 2024
Submitted by: vvryabyy
Region: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 31, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 28, 2024
Submitted by: David Trently
Region: Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 04, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 30, 2024
Submitted by: Thyger
Region: Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 04, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 22, 2024
Submitted by: jcarter
Region: Nova Scotia, Canada
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jun 23, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 18, 2024
Submitted by: jrtindall
Region: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 19, 2024
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Observation date: May 26, 2024
Submitted by: RStankiewicz
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 03, 2024
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Observation date: May 31, 2024
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Region: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 02, 2024
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Observation date: May 23, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: May 26, 2024
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Observation date: May 21, 2024
Submitted by: DBlackmer
Region: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 21, 2024
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Observation date: May 19, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: May 21, 2024
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Observation date: Oct 28, 2014
Submitted by: Sunrisegardener
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jan 13, 2024
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Observation date: Aug 18, 2023
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Oct 11, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 24, 2023
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Oct 11, 2023
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Observation date: Sep 09, 2023
Submitted by: Mendrola
Region: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 05, 2023
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Observation date: Sep 06, 2023
Submitted by: dmccord
Region: Hamilton County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 08, 2023
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Observation date: Sep 03, 2023
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Sep 06, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 29, 2023
Submitted by: jrtindall
Region: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 30, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 27, 2023
Submitted by: yardbird
Region: Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 29, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 23, 2023
Submitted by: wwittkop
Region: Johnson County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Aug 25, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 22, 2023
Submitted by: jrtindall
Region: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 23, 2023
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Observation date: Jun 23, 2023
Submitted by: KABerry
Region: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 27, 2023
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