Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1171713

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: July 19, 2018
Submitted by: Exo514
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A few dozen young Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillars were found stripping a milkweed leaf on the same plant as two large Monarch caterpillars. Mainly sunny, close to sunset, 75-80 degrees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County