Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1129346

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: July 19, 2017
Submitted by: Cyrus Li
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several found feeding on Common Milkweed in a field, most were solitary.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 26, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Montgomery County, United States, Virginia

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