Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 930072

Rosy maple moth
Dryocampa rubicunda

Observation date: September 17, 2013
Date notes: Between 6:30 and 7:00 PM
Submitted by: BiggyMeows
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Collected under a pine tree. Seems happiest in pine needles.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: September 17, 2013
Coordinator notes: Actually, caterpillar hostplants are maples (Acer), sycamore (Platanus), beech (Fagus) or oaks, (Quercus).
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Baltimore County