Observation date: July 02, 2011
Submitted by: Ginger Tierney
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This bright orange caterpillar was feeding on one of several Milkweed plants. They seem to like the flower as well as the leaf. There are several on the various plants. The hairs grow darker as the caterpillar grows. We are located in western Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The weather is a beautiful 80 degrees and sunny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: August 14, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.