Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1378816

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: June 06, 2021
Submitted by: Mschnicke3
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this moth underneath a Milkweed leaf (I had several varieties) in our front garden on a sunny morning. My garden bed also includes: Hotlips Salvia, Lavender, Beardtongue, Coreopsis, Euphorbia, Armeria, Quince, Agastache, and Dianthus.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 12, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Loudoun County