Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Iowa

Sighting Record 1249731

Observation Notes: 
It was found next to wooded ravene crawling on the ground.
Region: 
United States
Iowa
Johnson County
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 41.7028983, -91.55160540000001

Date of Observation *: 
Sunday, May 24, 2020 - 17:30
Suggested Identification: 
Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
caterpillar

Sighting Record 1247358

Observation Notes: 
on the deck. Partly sunny and 76 degrees
Region: 
United States
Iowa
Dickinson County
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 43.34355233462743, -95.13111085231337

Date of Observation *: 
Sunday, May 3, 2020 - 14:30
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1246419

Observation Notes: 
Feeding on an ornamental pear tree blooms.
Region: 
United States
Iowa
Wayne County
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 40.86169820465146, -93.32771445368806

Date of Observation *: 
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 16:25
Suggested Identification: 
Grapevine epimenis
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1244995

Observation Notes: 
Picking up twigs preparing patio for spring. He was in some leaves, I put Him back so as not to disrupt.
Region: 
United States
Iowa
Scott County
Location Notes: 
Iowa near Mississippi across from Moline IL
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 41.534755, -90.4996128

Date of Observation *: 
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 13:00
Suggested Identification: 
Wooly Bear
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
caterpillar

Sighting Record 1244994

Observation Notes: 
Can’t find anything that resembles her...
Region: 
United States
Iowa
Scott County
Location Notes: 
Iowa, Near Mississippi River across from Moline IL
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 41.534755, -90.4996128

Date of Observation *: 
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 22:40
Suggested Identification: 
No Idea
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth
Date Notes: 
About 9:50 PM I noticed her in my bedroom above the doorframe of my bathroom. Today she is in the bathroom near glass block window.

Sighting Record 1237704

Observation Notes: 
Indoors - captured and released
Region: 
United States
Iowa
Des Moines County
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 40.81326518927826, -91.10238254070282

Date of Observation *: 
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 11:00
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1237011

Observation Notes: 
Found on my porch, by some weeds sticking out between the siding and wooden floor.
Region: 
United States
Iowa
Scott County
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 41.5769896, -90.6080566

Date of Observation *: 
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 20:50
Suggested Identification: 
Wooley Bear/ Isabella Tiger moth
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
moth

Sighting Record 1236689

Region: 
United States
Iowa
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 43.0869215, -95.62723199999999

Date of Observation *: 
Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 15:25
Suggested Identification: 
Sphinx moth caterpillar
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
caterpillar