Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1280526

Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea

Observation date: November 23, 2020
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 58 F.; sunny; breeze. Habitat: open roadside clearing at large creek in dense hardwoods/thickets. Nectaring (along with several butterflies, including Tropical Checkered-Skipper, Common Buckeye, Gulf Fritillary, Phaon Crescent) at patch of Bidens pilosa growing along guard rail of Iatt Creek bridge.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: November 25, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana