Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1237252

Western Red-humped Caterpillar Moth
Oedemasia salicis

Observation date: October 10, 2019
Submitted by: she3baa
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This little cutie was crawling in the middle of the street. I swooped him up and set him in a bush that connected directly to a small nature reserve. Caterpillar was calm, and very cooperative during the transition.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 19, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County