Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1047228

Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth
Orthosia hibisci

Observation date: June 04, 2015
Date notes: Sometime in the week of June 1-5
Submitted by: cyclaminist
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was been found eating rhododendron leaves and flowers. It might have dropped off white oak trees (Quercus alba) that grow overhead. It may also have been eating silver maple leaves (Acer saccharinum).
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: March 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Anoka County