Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319764

Henry's Marsh Moth
Acronicta insularis

Observation date: October 24, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Late season caterpillars feeding on southern cattail leaves growing along the banks of the Rio Grande. The afternoon was warm, windy, and under full sunlight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 03, 2023
Coordinator notes: Thanks to John and Jane Balaban for helping me ID this. Note; this species has been moved to genus Acronicta.
Checklist region(s): Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States