Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1066077

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: September 19, 2015
Submitted by: cynhartley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I observed this caterpillar on the beach in a clump of fiddleneck plants. I didn't see it eat this plant, so I don't know if it's a host plant or not. However it was definitely in the plant during the entire time I observed it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 30, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County