Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428704

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: July 21, 2026
Submitted by: Lisa McClendon
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying low and "heavy" in yard, not seeming to make much progress upward, just prior to rain shower in extreme heat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 22, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arkansas, Craighead County

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