Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1225823

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 14, 2019
Submitted by: dutchneck
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host plant: Milkweed; feeding on milkweed plants alongside monarch caterpillars. They decimate the leaves, transforming them into a lace-like form. This is the 2nd summer we've observed them on our property.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 04, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Lincoln County