Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1327711

Spotted Tussock Moth or Yellow-Spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata

Observation date: June 10, 2022
Submitted by: weflybye
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Adult female came to my light and left eggs on 6-2-22. On 6-10-22 eggs hatched. They are now eating Alder leaf. Offered them both maple and alder and they all preferred the alder.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Mason County