Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Orange-tipped oakworm moth
Anisota senatoria

Observation date: August 19, 2018
Date notes: Trying to save a caterpillar attacked by ants. I need to know what type of caterpillar this is so that I can give the proper care.
Submitted by: edailey001
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 01, 2021
Coordinator notes: Sorry this is so late. Although the first photo is a little confusing to me, the second does appear to be A. senatoria. See this link for more info on this sp.: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Anisota-senatoria
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Howard County