Salt Marsh Moth

Also known as Acrea Moth

Salt marsh moth caterpillars are famously dense and hairy, ranging in color from pale yellow to dark reddish-brown as they wander across roads and fields in late summer searching for pupation sites. Adults display striking sexual dimorphism, as females sport pure white hindwings while males boast bright orange-yellow hindwings dotted with crisp black spots. Despite their coastal name, these resilient moths thrive in diverse inland habitats across North and Central America, from suburban gardens to agricultural fields.