Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1093142

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 01, 2016
Submitted by: Julie Alms
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I planted milk weed pods for the monarchs. I found these catepillars eating the leaves tonight. Can you tell me what they are ?
Status: Resident
Verified by: BGilley
Verified date: September 25, 2016
Coordinator notes: This caterpillar is known as a Milkweed Tussock Moth. It is not a species that is detrimental to milkweed even though it feeds from the plant like Monarch Caterpillars do.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Racine County

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