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Salt Marsh Moth

The Salt Marsh Moth (Estigmene acrea) is mainly white in color, although often the wings feature numerous, small, irregular black spots. The hind wings of the male are yellow; those of the female are white. Found across the United States, and seen all year in southern Texas and Florida.

Wing spread: 2.5"

Host Plants: Clover, potato, peas, walnuts, cabbage, cotton and apple

Salt Marsh Moth
Salt Marsh Moth

Salt Marsh Moth