Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1137684

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: August 22, 2017
Submitted by: Exo514
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found chewing on what appeared to be Arkansas Oak during late twilight, just one day after the eclipse. It was about 2 inches long and was likely in its fifth instar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 30, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.