Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1366763

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: August 01, 2023
Submitted by: Kimilh7
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was spotted among the grass and pickerelweed along a slow moving river. The weather was about 80 degrees and sunny. The caterpillar was moving very quickly along the piece of grass.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 02, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts, Middlesex County

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