Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1136440

Spotted Tussock Moth or Yellow-Spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata

Observation date: August 22, 2017
Submitted by: moosehorns
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar found on the leaf of a canna plant. It wasn't feeding. The overstory includes red alder, Douglas fir,and western red cedar. Other SWWashington native plants surround ornamental landscaping. Clear, sunny, warm day
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: September 09, 2017
Coordinator notes: Rare white form
Checklist region(s): Cowlitz County, United States, Washington