Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1209586

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: June 12, 2019
Submitted by: rwoberfelder
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was observed at the edge of a hedgerow next to agricultural fields in Wake County North Carolina.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Wake County

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