Observation date: August 14, 2025
Submitted by: RyanLaRuffa
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Harvester caterpillar found after seeing many adult harvesters nearby for about a week. Trees nearby include adult American Beech and Black Maple, as well as some adult Silver Maples and Sugar Maple saplings. I think I found this guy on a park table.
I believe this is a Harvester based on the white coloration, fluffy texture, shape and size. I saw many adult Harvesters at this exact location as well. However, I'm open to other opinions. I have one supporting ID on inaturalist, where I originally identified this organism.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 01, 2026
Coordinator notes: After looking at this for a while, I've come around to your identification (Feniseca tarquinius). I trust other coordinators will correct me if I'm wrong. JRains
