Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1174752

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: July 30, 2018
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Pair observed en copuli while clinging to fence wire. Still present approx. 30 minutes later.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 27, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County

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