Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1206990

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: May 28, 2019
Submitted by: downdogoz
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was found on a bush in my front yard that flowers with red long flowers and are popular with hummingbirds and bees. I have seen 5 of them this spring.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 24, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Los Angeles County

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