Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424375

Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea

Observation date: June 04, 2026
Submitted by: MemerLemur
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this little guy on my window last night. Have a crippling fear of bugs and don't know much about them but decided to face my fears and keep it as a pet. Its very quiet and docile. Kinda lazy. It was a clear summer night when i got it. Not too cold, not too warm. Currently doing research on how to give it a cozy home for the remainder of its short life. Named it snowy. My friend said its an agreeable tiger moth, and since those arent endangered or threatened i kept it. If it was an endangered species i'd release it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 15, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Thurston County