Observation date: August 26, 2017
Submitted by: Christine Stanke
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The tent of caterpillars was attached between a stem of a Joe Pye Weed plant and a Cattail located in a wetland area with standing water.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: January 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: Baltimore Checkerspot? The plant looks like it could be turtlehead. CAL
I agree. Larvae not a match to the other Checkerspots that occur in WI. The date is right for 2nd instar and it does appear to be Turtlehead. Barb Sendelbach
