Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Delaware

Sighting Record 1201441

Observation Notes: 
Hatched in my house the evening of 3/27/2019. Released out of doors the morning of 3/28/2019
Region: 
United States
Delaware
Sussex County
Location Notes: 
Southern edge of the city limits - Milford, DE
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 38.89488041104983, -75.42965956592604

Date of Observation *: 
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 07:15
Suggested Identification: 
Antheraea Polyphemus
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1190361

Observation Notes: 
It appeared to be on it's 'last legs' fluttering on my front porch
Region: 
Sussex County
Delaware
United States
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 38.661369955263474, -75.22869065344241

Date of Observation *: 
Thursday, October 4, 2018 - 11:59
Suggested Identification: 
Privet Hawk Moth
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1189468

Observation Notes: 
Found on a wet neighborhood street in between rain showers. Temperature in the 70's F.
Region: 
New Castle County
Delaware
United States
Location Notes: 
Residential street
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 39.81590780367198, -75.51754504120868

Date of Observation *: 
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 09:40
Suggested Identification: 
Polyphemus
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
caterpillar

Sighting Record 1184128

Region: 
Sussex County
United States
Delaware
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 38.52521729290829, -75.06603996242677

Date of Observation *: 
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 22:01
Suggested Identification: 
Elaphria versicolor
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1184123

Observation Notes: 
I originally suggested Crambus praefectellus; Hugh McGuinness corrected to Crambus quinquareatus on iNaturalist (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/16068946)
Region: 
Sussex County
United States
Delaware
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 38.52525086703752, -75.06612579311525

Date of Observation *: 
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 21:59
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1184005

Region: 
Sussex County
United States
Delaware
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 38.525318015249034, -75.06627599682008

Date of Observation *: 
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 21:52
Suggested Identification: 
Zanclognatha theralis
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1183979

Region: 
Sussex County
United States
Delaware
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 38.52526765409627, -75.06608287777101

Date of Observation *: 
Sunday, August 26, 2018 - 20:36
Suggested Identification: 
Chrysodeixis includens
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1182831

Observation Notes: 
Caterpillar on a hydrangea leaf - bush several years old, located under a pine tree. Approx temp 80 - 85 degrees. Partly cloudy skies.
Region: 
Kent County
United States
Delaware
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 39.16611381475585, -75.44811479239985

Date of Observation *: 
Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 15:00
Suggested Identification: 
White marked tussock moth
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
caterpillar

Sighting Record 1182099

Observation Notes: 
www.integrity-pestsolutions.com
Region: 
Sussex County
United States
Delaware
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 38.599768, -75.28400959999999

Date of Observation *: 
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 09:57
Suggested Identification: 
Parsley Worm/ Swallowtail Butterfly
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
caterpillar

Sighting Record 1182095

Observation Notes: 
On side of concrete building. Two were on building. www.integrity-pest solutions.com
Region: 
Kent County
United States
Delaware
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 38.92052093058724, -75.55542309775535

Date of Observation *: 
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 08:36
Suggested Identification: 
White-Marked Tossock Moth Caterpillar
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
caterpillar