Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1292123

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: May 29, 2021
Submitted by: Audacia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Overcast day about 80 degrees, it was sitting on a metal fence post that is shaded by the woods right next to it. There was another much smaller moth attached to it. Neither of the moths were moving. Later, around 9:30 pm there were no longer there.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: May 30, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Bryan County