Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1012693

Spotted Tussock Moth or Yellow-Spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata

Observation date: September 11, 2014
Date notes: Numerous on my property this year.
Submitted by: Beardsisin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 2014 Host plant raspberries canes were historically tall some as high as 7ft and cut to ground level the previous year, the caterpillar was found on one of them.v Summer July wast cooler and damper here than normal, Aug was more normal Sept has been warmer up to today cooler and windy. I will follow up as I am raising it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Jim Edsall
Verified date: December 08, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec