Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 856049

Virginia Ctenucha
Ctenucha virginica

Observation date: May 08, 2013
Submitted by: sresler
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a brick at the base of a tree surrounded by grasses (tree and grass species unknown)at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute in Bolton Landing, NY, USA, approximately 350' upland from the west shore of Lake George. Clear skies, air temp approximately 70F, no wind, caterpillar never moved for more then 5 minutes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: July 22, 2013
Coordinator notes: Please try to photo caterpillars in profile.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Warren County