Butterflies and Moths of North America

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The Wedgling
Galgula partita

Observation date: August 03, 2025
Submitted by: Belinda Knoblock
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was pulling weeds and grass from around some native perennials near my house and noticed this tiny guy . I'm not sure what plant he started on, but he was standing on a cocoon(?) that is attached to a blade of grass. Other plants in the immediate area were blue vervain, oxalis, wide leaved plantain, creeping Charlie and a few other weedy plants. I apologize for the poor quality of the photos. The caterpillar is very small and my eyesight is not the best.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 04, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, West Virginia, Putnam County