Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1140061

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: September 07, 2017
Submitted by: GrammaSue
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on an iris leaf which it was eating. @ 1 1/2" long. Weather is end of summer-high 60s/ low 5o/s. Sunny/ cold rain just after sighting. Cortland, NY 13045
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 31, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Cortland County

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