Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1295696

Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma californicum

Observation date: June 18, 2021
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: on wall by patio light My earliest sighting of this moth in Merritt, more often near end of July
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 20, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia