Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1309977

One-Spotted Variant
Hypagyrtis unipunctata

Observation date: July 14, 2021
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Reared from Carya tomentosa. Caterpillar was found on 7/14. It was light green when it was found, but progressively became darker, going to a brownish shade then dark maroonish. On 7/29, the larva burrowed into some soil in the container. The adult emerged 8/9.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 31, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.