Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 695348

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: May 25, 2011
Submitted by: Ryan Lutey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Lethargic behavior. Warm overcast day during a cool wet spring. Insect not collected
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: December 29, 2011
Coordinator notes: I don't think this is Spilosoma congrua, but it is another closely related species "Estigmene acrea" in the same family (Arctiidae).
Checklist region(s): Missoula County, Montana, United States