Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 914477

Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea

Observation date: August 03, 2013
Submitted by: Cathy110
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a warm sunny day and I was photographing butterflies that come to native bearsfoot (Smallanthus uvedelia) and noticed that there were many of these day-flying moths as well. We have some Ailanthus altissima trees still in our yard (some we cut down)
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 06, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, James City County