Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1367142

Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth
Saucrobotys futilalis

Observation date: August 04, 2023
Submitted by: Leroy K
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Have lived here in Charlotte County, VA for 16 years. Dogbane has always been a pest here, but I have never seen this caterpillar until this summer, and had no idea what it was. The Dogbane Leaf Beetle is always around but this caterpillar is new to me.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 08, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Charlotte County, Virginia, United States