Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1094324

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 06, 2016
Submitted by: Beth W
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillars desecrated many leaves below the leaf the were eating. The host plant is a milk weed. Found in Cincinnati, Oh. The temperature was 75 degrees and it has been very hot and humid this week but this morning the humidity dropped.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: January 29, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States