Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1138979

Orange-tipped oakworm moth
Anisota senatoria

Observation date: September 02, 2017
Submitted by: DSM
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found it on my driveway - it was roaming looking for a place to pupate. Our property is wooded with quite a few oak hickory and maple. It was heading towards the road. I reasearched & found the it burrows, so I helped it along to the edge of the woods/ open grass area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: August 30, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Stone County