Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1227178

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 20, 2019
Submitted by: kvencile
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dozens of these competing with monarchs for a limited supply of milkweed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 02, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Lincoln County