Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1207733

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: June 02, 2019
Submitted by: Britwoodward
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I believe this is a mature salt marsh caterpillar. He shed himself yesterday & has been eating a lot of leaves!
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 22, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County

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