Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1164734

Canadian Owlet
Calyptra canadensis

Observation date: June 20, 2018
Submitted by: w
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of these larvae were observed feeding on meadow rue (Thalictrum dasycarpum) in a densely forested black ash swamp. This one has some small white spots on its body that are probably parasites.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: February 18, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Lake County