Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 913744

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: July 03, 2013
Submitted by: SheChoseRural
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in vegetable garden. Host plant either lettuce or tomato, or Johnson grass. Garden well watered, daily temp highs were high 80's to mid 90's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: August 01, 2013
Coordinator notes: Variable in color. Body often striped in black as seen on the ventral side. Setae arising from warts.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Barton County