Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1098699

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 25, 2016
Submitted by: Hchasteen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: He was crawling up the brick by our back door. At the time, he wasn't around any plants. He was moving swiftly upward.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: September 24, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Davidson County

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