Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 927793

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: September 01, 2013
Submitted by: Pam Solursh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Approximately 5 to 6 milkweed plants in close range had numerous caterpillars in various sizes moving about on them. These particular plants were located in the lee of the garage and were fairly sheltered from the wind. Other milkweed plants that were located about 30 feet away dodn't have anyof the caterpillars on them. the caterpillars were quite actively moving about and eating the leaves of the plants. IT was a sunny day and the temperature was around 25C.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 04, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario