Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1098563

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 21, 2016
Submitted by: Joel Trick
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This animal was observed feeding on common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca).
Status: Resident
Verified by: BGilley
Verified date: October 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillar. It is perfectly normal to see these lovely caterpillars eating off of milkweed.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Manitowoc County