Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1213295

Observation date: June 26, 2019
Submitted by: buddingnaturalist
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of many inch-long caterpillars on wild parsnip or one of its relatives (several umbrella-shaped stalks with small yellow flowers). Several umbels were webbed together with many caterpillars inside, as well as what look like tiny black eggs.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: December 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Olmsted County