Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1135504

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 18, 2017
Date notes: 85°F/30°C Sunny hot & humid with no breeze.
Submitted by: Bkripto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Walking over the Black & Yellow Viola blooms & blending in very well. (½" inch/12mm).
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 19, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Beaver County, United States, Pennsylvania

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