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Salt Marsh Moth

Estigmene acrea

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Field Notes

Description:

Gray and yellow caterpillar with white and black hairs. The base of the hair tufts are orange.

Habitat:

Deerweed in native landscaped area

Reference Links:

Species Estigmene acrea - Salt Marsh Moth - Hodges#8131 - BugGuide.Net

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Southern California Wildlife
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World

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PublishedMay 11, 2013

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