Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226898

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 13, 2019
Submitted by: questionmark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Lots of these caterpillars on a stand of milkweed that I had cultivated for the monarchs. No sign of any monarch caterpillar activity yet. Should I let these caterpillers prevail?
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 19, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Athens County