Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1140781

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: September 11, 2017
Submitted by: BruceMissen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was found trucking across a farm hay field. Would not stop; even when picked up, the caterpillar just keep walking up my arm!
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario

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