Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1325394

Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea

Observation date: May 27, 2022
Date notes: just this morning....
Submitted by: mikekolb2000
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I observed the moth, stationary, on the side of garage door frame, approx 4ft from the ground. It appears to be about 1.5" in length and is still there, 8hrs later!
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 31, 2022
Coordinator notes: This is an Arctiid species, Spilosoma virginica, vestalis, or Hyphantria cunea. When viewing these stout, white moths, it is important to get a picture of the front, including the legs, and the abdomen if you can.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Yamhill County