Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 918458

Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
Acharia stimulea

Observation date: August 25, 2013
Submitted by: VikramMisra
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The weather was clear and warm. I was doing garden chores when I felt a sharp sting. I looked nearby, and I saw the caterpillar. Because the sting was not momentary and because I saw two bumps on my hand, I came to the conclusion my sting came from accidentally touching the caterpillar. This caterpillar was sitting very still for quite some time. It was near some weeds next to a bag of compost and a wood pile under a pine tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: September 02, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Howard County