Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 07, 2022
Submitted by: catbirdcat
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). Sunny, hot afternoon with temps in the low 90s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Carroll County