Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1388445

Salt Marsh Moth or Acrea Moth
Estigmene acrea

Observation date: July 27, 2024
Submitted by: S7e313R47z
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather 82° and partly sunny. Moth was very still, I touched her wings and she opened them. She left them open for 10-15 seconds, then went back to resting with them closed. She is on a Boston Ivy plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 27, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, De Witt County