Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1097516

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 20, 2016
Submitted by: johnb2311
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Whole bunch eating a milkweed leaf
Status: Resident
Verified by: BGilley
Verified date: October 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: Milkweed Tussock Moth. Perfectly normal caterpillar to find eating on milkweed.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha County