Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 906932

Observation date: June 24, 2013
Submitted by: joslinfields
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar species was devouring a whole field of Mountain bluebells. They emerged from individual cocoons that were grouped around the top of a metal tower on our nearby ski hill in separate pockets:one caterpillar per cocoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 03, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Gallatin County