Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1063078

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: August 29, 2015
Submitted by: Gary The Villages
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Overcast afternoon just before rain, moth on screen. Initially thought it was Estigmene acrea until I checked photos of E.albida which are a perfect match. However, E.albida should not be in Florida. Please help with ID. I do have quite a bit of sicklepod, a preferred food of E. albida.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 29, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Sumter County