Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 989734

Spiny oakworm moth
Anisota stigma

Observation date: July 08, 2014
Submitted by: JenCowser
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this one just sitting in the sun on my car tire a little after 4p. Went to move it off the car for safety and it stayed for a while on my hand and then flew up and stayed in our Cherry Blossom tree for a bit.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 18, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Fairfax County