Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1255802

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: June 24, 2020
Submitted by: Ferrel H
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on my front porch in the morning. Alive but not exerting and energy. Placed him on one of the begonia flowers for some nourishment, and it was gone within an hour. Roughly an inch long, furry head and wings that resembled feathers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 29, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta