Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 918412

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 25, 2013
Submitted by: Helen R Johansen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have seen evidence of these caterpillars on my milkweed for several weeks now and have seen a few of them. Finally took the time to research them. From the effect on my milkweeds I must have thousands of them in my gardens. The weather is extremely hot and dry for our climate but it does not seem to adversely affect these caterpillars.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 19, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Otter Tail County