Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1117041

Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma disstria

Observation date: May 19, 2017
Date notes: A bunch of them were climbing on a steel light pole, some had a little bit of web around d them. In Newport Rhode Island.
Submitted by: A1chubbs
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: No blue lines like a forest tent. Not interested in food. Very active when warm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 13, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Rhode Island, Newport County