Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 506623

Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth
Datana ministra

Observation date: July 30, 2010
Submitted by: Paul C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Datana sp. (most likely Yellow Neck Caterpillar) Large groups of these larvae throughout dune trails, on various oaks, mostly late instar, but a couple of hatchling groups as well.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: January 21, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.