Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1343592

Pink-striped oakworm moth
Anisota virginiensis

Observation date: September 10, 2022
Submitted by: Jbenson827
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I saw this caterpillar on an extremely hot Florida day. He was all dried out and I'm pretty sure nearly dead. I've been keeping him cool and moist for about 12 hours and he seems to be recovering nicely. I'm thinking about keeping him through his change to butterfly or moth but first want to know what he is... Please help?
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 11, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Orange County