Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1343977

Spotted Tussock Moth or Yellow-Spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata

Observation date: September 13, 2022
Submitted by: TFenton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photographed through the window on a cool morning (0C). The caterpillar was resting on an ornamental crabapple leaf, which it had been feeding on, as evidenced by the chew marks. It didn't appear to be actively eating at the time of the photograph. It rolled up in a ball once before stretching out again. I saw it on the same tree (different leaf) the day before, 22C in the mid-afternoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 07, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta