Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Spotted Tussock Moth or Yellow-Spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata

Observation date: August 20, 2017
Submitted by: blgreco
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On tree leaves in front yard. Maybe a Box Elder tree, not sure.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: August 28, 2018
Coordinator notes: Correct identification. Considering boxelder is part of the same genus as maple (Acer), one of this species' host plants, your identification of the tree is probably correct.
Checklist region(s): Archuleta County, United States, Colorado