Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 543227

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: July 03, 2011
Submitted by: Mildcat
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar appears to have been introduced on a sage plant purchased at a national retailer. Then moved to the Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia) as shown in photo. Is growing apace (now about 2 1/2" long) and fuzz has changed over three hot sunny days from very light gray to much darker gray. Body has transverse stripes of gray and orange, with orange feet. Hair much longer at ends of caterpillar than in middle.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 11, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County