Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 759128

Wilson's Wood-nymph
Xerociris wilsonii

Observation date: April 01, 2011
Date notes: Spring 2011 - unsure of exact date
Submitted by: MMM777
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I saw this type of caterpillar in the spring a couple years in a row in my backyard. It was primarily eating a vine (not sure what it is... it volunteered). In this picture, it is on a fall obediant plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: January 09, 2013
Coordinator notes: Great find!
Checklist region(s): United States, Travis County, Texas