Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1272870

White Flannel Moth
Norape cretata

Observation date: September 02, 2020
Submitted by: HobbesandAbbey21
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mainly yellow with spines, but also has a patch of red and a patch of blue. When threatened, it’s head is hidden behind its body as shown in the photo. It is about the size of a thumb nail.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 02, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Polk County