Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1366848

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: August 02, 2023
Submitted by: Rykrousey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I’ve been gardening for a long time and I’ve never seen a caterpillar like this. It’s eating a purple ruffle basil plant. About 3 inches long with a black body, white splotches, and orange where spiky gray/white hair like needles stick out.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 05, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County

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