Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1062363

Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
Acharia stimulea

Observation date: August 23, 2015
Submitted by: KrazyKat
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Evening, approximately 7:00 PM, temperature, mid-70's, no rain. I felt this may be worth reporting for I found the caterpillar on cattail (Typha latifolia), and I've not seen that reported as a host plant for this species. I thought that perhaps it was on the plant for some reason other than feeding, but I collected the caterpillar, and it has been feeding on the Typha.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 24, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.