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  Sighting 1176357

Western sheepmoth
Hemileuca eglanterina

Observation date: August 02, 2018
Submitted by: 4oclockwatch
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: this caterpillar was crawling along the ground of a mowed path through a large Nootka Rose patch in a nature preserve. The purple spots on my (medium-sized) adult male hand (holding it) are from blackberry juice picked in a nearby blackberry patch. I'm including that photo to give an idea of the size of the caterpillar, which i estimate at circa 7 cm long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 04, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): San Juan County, United States, Washington

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