Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1061236

Orange-tipped oakworm moth
Anisota senatoria

Observation date: August 17, 2015
Submitted by: sfc.holistic
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of these two inch caterpillars are in my yard, on the deck and by the foundation. It is a sunny, hot day, the caterpillars are not on any plants, but there is an oak nearby, as well as several garden beds with Phlox.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: August 18, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.