C.Rayz's photos with the keyword: Mythimna impura

This moth resembles some of the Wainscot moths, however, due to its width and its proximity to the reed beds, and the amount of caterpillars we saw over the spring and summer, I believe this is the Reed Dagger. Mean while back on the ranch... Ha, not likely a Reed Dagger, although we did record several caterpillars I suspect this is the Smokey Wainscot.

Again ID based on proximity to the reed beds and the number of Reed Dagger caterpillars we saw through the season, I love the shine on this little moth. More likely a Smokey Wainscot.