Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1265341

Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea

Observation date: August 01, 2020
Submitted by: maybull555
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Also known as the Alanthus webworm moth. I found the moth in my house while cleaning. It was deceased but could not have been dead for very long. I have found a few web-type structures throughout my house and a few of them have what appear to be some sort of multi-larval or multi-egg development going on... No idea if it's related to this one-time sighting or a completely different type of 'bug.'
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 10, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Warren County