Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1133343

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 10, 2017
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First instar larvae, at least seventy-five caterpillars on the underside of a Common Milkweed leaf.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 10, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Ontario, Canada

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