Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 915870

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 10, 2013
Submitted by: Tim Johnson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: After working their way up and consuming the top 3/4 of the milkweed plant they aggregated on the underside of the bottom two leaves of the plant and have remained there for 48 hours. Will be monitoring behavior daily.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Hennepin County