Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1188383

Western Red-humped Caterpillar Moth
Oedemasia salicis

Observation date: September 18, 2018
Submitted by: JamesL33
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Eggs laid on an American Sweetgum tree. Many of the leaves on some branches were eaten bare. There are probably hundreds of these on the trees and on the ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 19, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County