Observation date: September 05, 2019
Date notes: Found caterpillar on stem of a smooth leaf goldenrod plant in my garden.
Submitted by: bdrobka
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was sunny and mid-60's today in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. I have flower gardens containing native plants mixed in with some other flowering plants. This caterpillar has not moved since I found it this afternoon. It is perched vertically on the stem of the flowering part of a smooth leaf goldenrod( top of the plant). This plant is up against my garage and gets 6-8 hours of sunshine daily. Other plants around it include; cup plant, aster, phlox, purple coneflower, and sweet pea vine. The colors on this caterpillar are very vivid. It is about 2 in long and has a smooth body.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 08, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
