Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986077

Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea

Observation date: May 31, 2014
Submitted by: djayschmitt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We have 2 trees of heaven; I've seen the webs and caterpillars on seedlings that come up in my yard
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 04, 2014
Coordinator notes: Atteva punctella is the old name for this species. The new species name is A. aurea. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=2401
Checklist region(s): United States, Tarrant County, Texas