Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Melanchra adjuncta

Observation date: September 26, 2013
Date notes: The 2nd photo (curled up one) was taken 9/27/2013 around the same time of day.
Submitted by: cheryl.alwine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpiller was sited on some leaves climbing our playground fence, in Milton Vermont. The 2nd photo was taken 24 hours after the first in the same place. It hadn't moved. 9/26 was cool 60ish and cloudy. 9/27 was sunny and a bit warmer 68ish. Our Preschool children are very interested in knowing what kind of butterfly it will become.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: March 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Chittenden County