Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1416180

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: October 15, 2025
Submitted by: ReggieGal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: could see reddish bands when caterpillar bent
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: October 17, 2025
Coordinator notes: The lateral view of the caterpillar suggests E. acrea, which has a much more mottled appearance than H. scribonia.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Orange County

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