Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 731191

Observation date: August 11, 2012
Submitted by: klmartin7
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this crawling on a biking trail. Not sure what it is, have been looking. Seems like it has turned a little bit in color. Was all green when we found it. Can you please let me know what it is, food, and proper container and care for it?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: August 14, 2012
Coordinator notes: Likely is done eating the leaves of the Elm tree and is now looking for a place to go underground and pupate. Will hatch in the Spring
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Scott County