Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 928042

Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
Acharia stimulea

Observation date: September 05, 2013
Submitted by: Joshua Spence
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I got stung by this little caterpillar. Not sure how it got on me, but when it stung me, I was very aware of its presence.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: September 17, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Murray County