Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1416749

Morning-glory Prominent
Schizura ipomoeae

Observation date: October 28, 2025
Submitted by: Varn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found the caterpillar on the bedroom floor in the morning, we had been working in the yard and the woods it must have come in on clothing. Offered it leaves of several different appropriate plants (beech, maple, birch, & apple) but haven't seen it feeding on any of those.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: November 04, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Jefferson County