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  Sighting 1341761

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: August 26, 2022
Submitted by: lizmcd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was feeding on boneset growing along a pond in a wetland complex located in the mountains of western MD. Very long setae can be seen especially at the end of the body.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 30, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Allegany County

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