Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1208070

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: June 04, 2019
Date notes: 1st sighting in the morning, was still there at 5 in the afternoon
Submitted by: Brynne Bryan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A solitary female extruding eggs in the morning, and was copulating in the afternoon, with eggs sequestered under her wing. Male is distinctly smaller, with a clear wing patch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 04, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Denton County