Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1242385

Spotted Tussock Moth or Yellow-Spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata

Observation date: August 24, 2019
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was found on what seems to be an oval-leaf blueberry bush (Vaccinium ovalifolium). Most likely this was the host plant, there was some leaves that seemed to have been eaten very recently. Only shrubs and conifers around, otherwise.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: February 11, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Teton County