Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1068760

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: October 08, 2015
Date notes: This caterpillar was seen on 10/08/2015 and another identical one, similar size was seen about 0.2 miles north of the one pictured on the sidewalk along the same street close to a week ago.
Submitted by: hw10
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was crossing the sidewalk under an oak tree on a warm sunny day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: January 20, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Denton County