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Salt Marsh Moth - Hodges#8131 (Estigmene acrea)
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Copyright © 2013
sam ekker
moth -
Estigmene acrea
New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, USA
March 28, 2012
Size: 30mm
I am guessing a White Ermine Moth or a Saltmarsh Caterpillar Moth. Or am I wrong on both. The plant is a Dog Fennel.
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Contributed by
sam ekker
on 18 September, 2013 - 8:16am
Last updated 21 October, 2013 - 11:18am
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, 21 October, 2013 - 11:18am
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john and jane balaban
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Looks like Estigmene acrea
They are known to frequent dog fennel.
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Stuart J. Marcus
, 18 September, 2013 - 9:11am
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