Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1300177

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: July 08, 2021
Submitted by: misscrystal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw caterpillar in an emergent wetland on a smartweed (Persicara sp). 80's degree with intermittent overcast conditions.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 05, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Tippecanoe County

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