Observation date: September 12, 2025
Submitted by: Vaughn Homestead
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Drought conditions, dry, warm, clear day. Found on treated/stained wood in top corner of a storage shed porch roof near a heavily wooded area. Nearby plants identified were common privet, unknown elm, shagbark hickory, black walnut, beefsteak plant, unknown oak, coneflower, jewelweed, rose of Sharon, and unknown apple tree, among numerous other unidentified plants. Caterpillar was not heavily active upon sighting. Remained in same location during the approx. 30 minutes of observation, only slightly moving its head. Other insects noted nearby (within 1’-2’ of sighting) include unknown wasp species nest with numerous live wasps, an eastern harvestman, and a single ruddy dagger moth caterpillar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: September 13, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
