Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1053921

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: July 13, 2015
Submitted by: digginflowers
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found at the truck stop. When the moth dropped to the ground to flutter preparing for flight, the abdomen colors could be seen. A little yellow was seen on the face.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 13, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County