Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 963635

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: May 17, 2014
Submitted by: Missybehaving
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This little {well, rather large actually} guy was found trying to climb up the steps on a deck. No plants were anywhere near him and he seemed rather confused and almost frantic. He moved very quickly although I'm not sure where he was trying to go. It was a gorgeous evening, slightly breezy but about 79 degrees. The grass he was cutting through to get to the deck had just been cut two days prior and edged the day before. I'm not sure if any of that information is even relevant. Thank you for observing my photos and if there is something I should do to help this creature out please let me know.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 01, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Johnson County