Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370482

Spiny oakworm moth
Anisota stigma

Observation date: September 04, 2023
Submitted by: JusticeMaldonado
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Never saw one this far west before so i was a little caught off guard especially when my cat ate it. :(
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: September 05, 2023
Coordinator notes: I have little doubt this female was brought here from elsewhere, a pupa on a trailer or otherwise. It does appear she has laid some eggs - may I request that you destory them, as there are plenty of oaks around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and we wouldn't want another non-native species established.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Pierce County