Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1415772

Tobacco Budworm Moth
Chloridea virescens

Observation date: October 04, 2025
Submitted by: rynthae
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seemed to be eating the spines of an echinacea / coneflower. 30 minutes later, the caterpillar was still on the same flower. The caterpillar appeared noticeably pink-ish in color.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 13, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, King County