Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1256675

Unicorn Caterpillar Moth
Coelodasys unicornis

Observation date: June 28, 2020
Date notes: Found a number of these on several persimmon tree saplings I have growing in pots
Submitted by: KMan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillars did not appear to be eating the persimmon leaves at all. Most of the dozen or so were not very active at all. Also a lot of what appeared to be small black eggs in several locations on the saplings. The persimmons are locally grown - Pennsylvania - and are a native U.S. variety.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 29, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland