Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1103996

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: September 25, 2016
Date notes: Have been on my milkweed for at least two weeks
Submitted by: Momrn1971
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On yellow milkweed and orange milkweed, multiple caterpillars, have grown significantly in last two weeks
Status: Resident
Verified by: BGilley
Verified date: October 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: Milkweed Tussock Moth.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Oldham County

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