Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986825

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: July 08, 2014
Submitted by: logan3m
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this guy while mowing. It was climbing grass around it, and eating it I think. Some sort of green liquid came out when I picked it up.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 11, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Roosevelt County

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