Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 543861

Walnut Caterpillar Moth
Datana integerrima

Observation date: July 07, 2011
Submitted by: greyraven40
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several clusters of this catepillar are on a weedy type plant just behind my privacy fence. They almost "twitch" in unison. I have no knowledge of caterpillars. Should I let them be?
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Sumner County