Feltia herilis
The herald dart or Master's dart (Feltia herilis) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland, north to the Northwest Territories border and south to the Gulf coast.
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The wingspan is 34–44 mm. Adults are on wing from July to October. There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on a wide variety of plants, including crops, forages, vegetables, forbs and herbs. Adults have been reported to feed on nectar, with one report on Liatris.
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