Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1053772

Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma disstria

Observation date: June 26, 2015
Submitted by: mikeakresh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Captured as a caterpillar, fed leaves, and became a moth! Date is emergence from cocoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 12, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.