Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 939946

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: November 16, 2013
Submitted by: Bill Hubick
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found while planting trees for creation of a stream buffer.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: November 26, 2013
Coordinator notes: Spilosoma virginica? Setae don't look long enough for S. virginica. Also, face appears black.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Carroll County