Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 929469

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: August 23, 2013
Submitted by: toadlily
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Female was on side of the house about noon; three males were flying around it. About 4 pm, the mated pair was found on a nearby ornamental desert rose (genus Adenium) plant. Light rain was occurring. The desert rose was searched the following day, but no eggs were found on it. Surrounding area is live oak/magnolia forest.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 14, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Citrus County