Observation date: August 27, 2017
Submitted by: DaisyChain
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed 3 caterpillars on the same butterfly weed, backyard garden by pond. The butterfly weed is an established plant with monarchs every year but this is the first time I have seen this moth. Interplanted with native purple coneflowers and ironweed. Cool temp 72, overcast. Caterpillars are feeding on leaves.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 27, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.