Corn Earworm Moth

Don’t often see moths flying out in the open in the middle of the day, but this one lighted on the butterfly bush (Buddleja sp.).

» ID’ed as Helicoverpa zea or “Corn Earworm Moth”: [ BugGuide ] [ iNaturalist ]
» Submitted as Helicoverpa zea or “Corn Earworm Moth”: [ BAMONA ]
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[Rick Schies]

The poor thing has suffered some damage

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice capture!