Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1099287

Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth
Datana ministra

Observation date: August 23, 2016
Submitted by: Hank Webster
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: caterpillar demonstrated defensive mode upon close approach. Weather clear, 84 degrees F., under hardwood forest (northern red oak, black oak, chestnut oak, black gum, occasional eastern white pine and table mountain pine). crawling on ground and sandstone rocks.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Blair County