Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1220095

Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma californicum

Observation date: July 21, 2019
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wingspan as posed 21 mm. Length 20 mm. Edge of gravel forestry road where it crosses a small creek. Fluorescent UV lamp set up from 10:30 pm till 12:00 am.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 27, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia