Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1097877

Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
Acharia stimulea

Observation date: August 18, 2016
Submitted by: PJHarris
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on underside of leaf from a cottonwood tree, growing in a greenhouse. Brushing against the caterpillar's spikes caused a very painful rash on my skin, like an extreme burning, nettle sensation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Howell_Curtis
Verified date: August 21, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Whitley County