Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 700963

Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
Acharia stimulea

Observation date: March 20, 2012
Submitted by: bentert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was about 5 1/3 feet in a Sweet Bay tree (Magnolia virginiana) and not moving or eating. It was sunny with few to no clouds, a slight breeze and in the lower 80s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: March 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Collier County