Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1138682

Hibiscus-leaf Caterpillar
Rusicada privata

Observation date: August 31, 2017
Date notes: 58°F/14°C Hu75% 9mph/14kmh-SW. Night. Cool & damp with a Fall smell and chill in the sporadic gusts. Long sleeve weather.
Submitted by: Bkripto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hanging out in her "Rose of Sharon" Hibiscus near a porch light. Fresh, bright & shiny. (1" inch/25mm/2.5km).
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 01, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Beaver County, United States, Pennsylvania