Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 999945

Orbed Narrow-wing
Magusa divaricata

Observation date: July 31, 2014
Date notes: Observed by field crew during July 2014. Also observed in 2013.
Submitted by: Sharon Fandel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: As reported by field staff, this caterpillar has been seen all over the property (SE Kenosha County). It has been targeting buckthorn and eating the shrubs bare. It appears that these caterpillars were in a small area last year (2013), but the population has exploded this year (2014).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: November 17, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Kenosha County