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Salt Marsh Moth - Estigmene acrea
Copyright © 2009 Rich Kelly

Salt Marsh Moth - Estigmene acrea
Jones Beach State Park, Nassau County, New York, USA
October 1, 2009
Size: 50 mm+/-
Is this a Salt Marsh Caterpillar?
Found on Skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea) in back dune area on beach.
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Contributed by Rich Kelly on 2 October, 2009 - 9:15am
Last updated 25 October, 2009 - 7:10am

Moved
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… Ron M., 24 October, 2009 - 10:36pm login or register to post comments

Yes.
Acrea or Salt Marsh Moth, Estigmene acrea.
… Roar, 24 October, 2009 - 5:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the ID.
Thanks for the ID.
… Rich Kelly, 25 October, 2009 - 7:09am login or register to post comments

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