Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1323741

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: January 21, 2022
Submitted by: June Bear
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It's winter time, but slightly warm outside. Its been a couple hours or so since this moth emerged from its cocoon. In 1 picture, hours after it emerged, it was joined by another.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: ishaan2009
Verified date: May 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County