Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1282750

Observation date: August 23, 2018
Submitted by: CelestiHel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In an open field on one of only a handful of milkweed this year. It was on the same plant as a bunch of milkweed tussock moth caterpillars in various stages of development. By the next day this one was gone. Tip of my thumb for scale.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Chittenden County