Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1052385

Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea

Observation date: July 05, 2015
Submitted by: LepidoBot19
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: cloudy day, after a lot of rain. Probably 5-6 dozen of these on Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) plants. Moths fairly immobile, not stirring even when disturbed. Observed 'drinking' nectar from milkweed flowers on 4 July 2015.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Madison County