Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1060474

Large Tolype Moth
Tolype velleda

Observation date: August 12, 2015
Date notes: 08/13/2015 - 11:30 : noticed this morning caterpillar appears to be morphing... posted 2nd image.
Submitted by: ccwhatley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather conditions: sunny, breezy, 77-degrees F, resting on concrete steps. Nearest tree is a large Shingle Oak. It's body is 2-inches in length.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 09, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.