Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 913839

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 01, 2013
Submitted by: mdking
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There are approximately 75 of these caterpillars on a total of three leaves. Two on the same milkweed plant and the other on a nearby (leaves touching milkweed) weed. The milkweed plant is almost demolished from chewing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 17, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Walworth County