Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1063986

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: September 04, 2015
Submitted by: Bob Padgett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The larger of the two, possibly the female, was seen clinging to our office wall for more than 24 hours and on the second day the smaller moth that we believe to be a male joined her and both have now been in the same spot for more than 24 hours.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: October 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Fulton County