Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911561

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: July 21, 2013
Submitted by: Nymphalis antiopa
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: During High Bridge Trail State Park's Moth Week program, subject was observed near porch light on private residence. Very beautiful moth; we stampeded onto the porch to see it. Probably scared the tar out of the poor thing, but this brave lep didn't show it!
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 22, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: National Moth Week