Protogygia postera (Fauske & Lafontaine, 2004)

Family: Noctuidae

Subfamily: Noctuinae

Identification: Forewings appear streaky with the dark veins and lighter color near them. Thin back basal dash. Orbicular spot is of the forewing ground color and a long diamond shape. Reniform spots are also of the ground color and have a thin arrow shape.

Wing Span: 3.0-3.4 cm

Life History:

Flight: May through September.

Caterpillar Hosts: Unknown

Adult Food:

Habitat:

Range: Baja California to New Mexico and north to Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Conservation:

NCGR:

Management Needs:

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Observation date: Sep 12, 2021

Submitted by: Dwaine Wagoner

Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States

Verified by: J_Martineau

Verified date: Dec 13, 2023

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Observation date: Sep 23, 2011

Submitted by: Dwaine Wagoner

Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States

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Verified date: Apr 29, 2020

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