Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1080131

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americanum

Observation date: May 01, 2016
Submitted by: K. S. Veitch
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: When you say "near" I never know how 'near' you mean: knockout rose, cat mint, apple and pear trees, pine trees, black walnuts, iris, ivy, lilies, dogwood, mint, grass, rhododendron, begonias. That is the flower bed in the front yard and the trees on the sides and front.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Laurel County