Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1141191

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth
Lochmaeus manteo

Observation date: September 06, 2017
Submitted by: Anne Wills
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cloudy, about 65 degrees. The caterpillar was slowly crawling across the concrete, just at edge of the garage door opening. There were two others at the corner of the door, just inside the garage. One was curled up and still, the other quite lethargic. Nearby were holly bushes, barberry bushes, euonymous, grass, and a large pin-oak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 14, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Putnam County, United States, West Virginia