Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1339211

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: August 14, 2022
Submitted by: Jasper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on Milkweed. Large group of older milkweed plants together. Group of two together and a lone one on another plant close by. Fidgeted when brushed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Genesee County

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