Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1053658

Speyer's Hooded Owlet
Cucullia speyeri

Observation date: June 30, 2015
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed and photographed 5 caterpillars, all on a similar host, a smallish aster plant with mauve flowers as in the pictures. Weather was warm, sunny, with light breeze off the nearby lake. Caterpillars were busy eating leaves and fronds
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 29, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia