Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Spotted Tussock Moth or Yellow-Spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata

Observation date: September 25, 2022
Submitted by: Breck Breckenridge
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: If I were a predator I would probably avoid this larva on the basis of coloration and bristles. First seen crawling fairly rapidly towards me from a sandy cultivated area in my backyard. It had already reached my deck before I was sure I had good photos. So I picked it up and let it do it all over again. Cool, temps in low 70s F., dry, clear, light breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: September 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Island County