Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1186538

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: September 09, 2018
Submitted by: Nicole-CoCo-Garrard
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I got very close several times to get detailed photo:they did not seem bothered and never moved. I looked up info to find out more about them and found this site. I am in Ocean Springs, MS.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 11, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Jackson County, Mississippi, United States