Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1100705

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: September 05, 2016
Submitted by: Nadudley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is a large hatch of about 100 caterpillars. I first saw them last week and they were smaller and cream colored. They are feeding where I planted milkweed but I think the plant is Joe Pye weed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: January 27, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States