Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Cucullia dorsalis

Observation date: July 21, 2021
Submitted by: Bodie spinner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mostly still when I approached it but started eating later.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 27, 2021
Coordinator notes: Feeding on the host Aster. Pretty caterpillar that seems to show off its color...not sure if they are inedible or not. Sometimes highly colorful larva advertise this way warning not to eat them but many are deceptive this way too. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Clear Creek County

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