Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 914478

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: August 04, 2013
Submitted by: stellingfam5
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was found crawling on a wooden garden box. A short time later, a second caterpillar was found in our garden, crawling on Broccoli Plants. Today is a bright and sunny, summer day (80* F)
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: November 04, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County