Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 999472

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 06, 2014
Submitted by: Adelaide
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host plant Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed). Approximately 30 caterpillars on 3 adjacent plants. Approximate length of caterpillars 2.1 cm
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 15, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Montgomery County

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