Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911153

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: July 20, 2013
Submitted by: hannah3733
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was found on the underside of our irrigation hose just outside our barnyard. The closest plants are burdock. There is a clematis leaf in the photo, but that is incidental. The caterpillar was grasping what appears to be a long pine needle.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 20, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Juniata County