Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1135830

Hibiscus-leaf Caterpillar
Rusicada privata

Observation date: August 20, 2017
Date notes: 65°F/18°C Breezy, cool and still sprinkling after a hard thunderstorm.
Submitted by: Bkripto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many are eating "Rose of Sharon" Hibiscus leaves in the soft rain after a hard thunderstorm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: December 15, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Beaver County