Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 908475

Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma disstria

Observation date: July 03, 2013
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I'm curious about this one--same shades of brown as a tent caterpillar moth, but the wings are shaped differently, the head has a bald spot, there are black dots around the body towards the tail end, and the wings have an interesting, shiny texture--not furry. Could just be a worn-out specimen
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 03, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.