Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1360672

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: June 24, 2023
Date notes: I saw this Pink Striped Oakworm Moth this morning, and tonight it looked different. Is this a male ready to mate?
Submitted by: julesjudge
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth has been in this same place all day (on the pole of our carport). It hasn't appeared to move but tonight you can see a change on the bottom. It this something to do with mating?
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 25, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.