Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1231999

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: September 07, 2019
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen dangling in some Tickweed Sunflower in a plant bed of wildflowers near the parking lot of Baker Wetlands. Size: Approx. 2.5" long. Weather: 78 degrees, 68% humidity, sunny blue skies.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 27, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County