Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1254984

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: June 21, 2020
Submitted by: Honestbloom
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many males flying frantically around a resting female. Finally got this photo after rescuing it from a spider's web. I would say there were at least 8 males.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: February 16, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Kennebec County