Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1217296

Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma californicum

Observation date: July 14, 2019
Submitted by: Scott Burgess
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this sickly caterpillar far from a tent or reasonable food plant, still on a dried stem in the middle of the trail.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Humboldt County