Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1180764

Scallop Moth
Cepphis armataria

Observation date: August 19, 2018
Submitted by: tigermoth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A number of these caterpillars were found on Hypericum prolificum...not sure why as that species is not listed as a host for this caterpillar. (Either I have the wrong species or Hypericum is related to one of the other host species?)
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 03, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Clarke County