Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 614421

Unexpected Cycnia
Cycnia inopinatus

Observation date: September 04, 2011
Submitted by: jawinget
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These smallish caterpillars were everywhere...primarily on butterfly weed and other milkweed leaves where there was often more than one on a leaf.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 05, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Jefferson County, Illinois, United States