Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1372686

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: October 09, 2023
Submitted by: Doulos1974
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have grown up in this area of FL and have never seen a full-grown moth like the one I took a picture of but I have played with the caterpillars of this type of silk moth. This is super late in the season to see these moths (so I have read). I thought something was wrong for it to be out during the day but I read this was normal.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 09, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Orange County

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