Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1229409

Western sheepmoth
Hemileuca eglanterina

Observation date: August 26, 2019
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was found on a stem of a plant wrapped in black currant (Ribes nigrum), which is likely the host of the caterpillar. This caterpillar was also at least three inches long if not more.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: September 03, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Teton County