Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1221856

Observation date: August 01, 2019
Date notes: A hot, humid, sunny day
Submitted by: Moobamoo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Received a painful sting by this almost-inch-long caterpillar on a bench under a crepe myrtle tree. There is no evidence of "munching" on mature crepe myrtle. Other trees in the yard/neighborhood are primarily oak. There is a wetlands area nearby.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 13, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Clay County