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Salt Marsh Moth
Estigmene acrea
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Erebidae. Subfamily: Arctiinae. Tribe: Arctiini (Tiger Moths) A common white with black spots hairy moth resembling a dalmatian. Total Length 2.9 cm (Not quite 1.25 inches) Wingspan 4.5 -6.8 cm (1.75 - 2/67 inches). Legs are black and white striped. Hosts: Deciduous trees and low plants including apples, cabbage, corn and potatoes.
Habitat:
Found on the back deck near woodlands and meadow with plentiful trees and actually corn and cabbage was growing in the garden also.
Notes:
AKA Dalmatian Moth. LOL (If you are really paying attention you will see this.) Lost file photo (May 2012)
Reference Links:
Estigmene acrea
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PublishedMarch 24, 2013
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