Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 689847

Henry's Marsh Moth
Simyra insularis

Observation date: October 30, 2011
Submitted by: BeaLaporte
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These two caterpillars were found only a few feet from each other, each at the top of tall dried grass beside a dried up stream.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 21, 2022
Coordinator notes: Agreed - either infected by a virus or parasitized. Note that taxomony now places this sp. in Acronicta.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario