Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 914641

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 05, 2013
Submitted by: devaleah
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I initially found this caterpillar and another identical one on morning glory vines at about 11am this morning. The morning glories had sprung up in my flower bed, which includes lilies and irises (neither of which are currently blooming).
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 19, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Frederick County