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Salt Marsh Tiger Moth
Stanley Jones

Salt Marsh Tiger Moth (Estigmene acrea)

Salt Marsh Tiger Moth (Estigmene acrea acrea: Erebidae) Wingspan 4.5-6.8 cm (1.8-2.7 in).
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Habitat
Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Open park-like setting with scattered post oaks at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation.
Location
Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
March 2019
Scientific name
Estigmene acrea
Equipment used
Canon
Jonno52
Supporter
Excellent shot Stanley, with amazing fine detail (including the antennae, when I put my reading glasses on). The markings are beautiful.
 
bievreJJ
excellent photo of this exquisite moth, Stanley!!! superb, subtle colors, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
LOL with the spots, you'd think it would be a 'leopard' wouldn't you!!!

What a beauty it is Stanley... such a neat looking moth this one.
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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