Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1271299

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: August 25, 2020
Submitted by: Michayla Lovitt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot and humid outdoors, about 74° F. Moth was hidden in corner of an air-conditioned mobile office. The moth was slow to react and seemed lethargic and/or disoriented. Once caught and released outside, the moth would fly for a short time before landing on the ground and fluttering it's wings before eventually taking off again and landing a short while after to repeat the behavior.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: August 25, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Richmond County