<p>The moth is small.  It is dark brown and yellow.  The body appears to be fuzzy and thick.  The top section is dark brown while the lower is light brown.  The upper wings are narrower than the lower wings.  The upper wings are dark brown with a bit of darker shading in spots.  The lower wings are wider than the upper wings and are yellow with a dark brown band near the outer edge of the wings.  The antennae are thin and forms a "V".</p>
<p>Common.  This species is found in the eastern half of U.S.; adults active September-October.  The larvae will feed on various deciduous trees.
Genus: Noctua
Species: pronuba
Acc No. 00032
Cat No. 22696</p>
<ul><li>Keywords: Moths; Piscataway; Collection</li></ul>
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