Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1092468

White Flannel Moth
Norape cretata

Observation date: July 30, 2016
Submitted by: SPost
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on what I believe is an eastern redbud tree
Status: Resident
Verified by: BGilley
Verified date: October 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: The White Flannel Moth's common food plants are black locust, greenbrier, elm, hackberry, and redbud. It has stinging spines so be wary of touching the caterpillar.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky