Observation date: August 12, 2012
Date notes: Seen again on August 17, 2013
Submitted by: slik50
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on/near forest floor. Forest includes mainly poplar, saskatoon, choke cherry, and hazelnut, along with various low-growing shrubs. Weather was fine and hot. When touched, the caterpillar would stiffen and curve.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: September 16, 2013
Coordinator notes: This caterpillar is looking for a place to pupate. This species feeds on poplars and willows. It most likely has come down from the poplar trees you mentioned and is looking for a place to pupate.
