Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1277717

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: October 17, 2020
Submitted by: zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen exposed on stem of what I believe to be golden yarrow, in chaparral adjacent to a narrow riparian area. Very resistant to motion, and when I investigated further, it appeared that there was a second individual attached abdomen-to-abdomen. Hard to see, but there are small black spots on the white wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: June 14, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County