Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Primrose Moth
Schinia florida

Observation date: July 31, 2024
Submitted by: judyab
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found the caterpillar on a verbena in a planter on the deck eating the petals. Also noticed what looks like eggs on the same flower. Weather has been in the low 90s the past few days saw the caterpillar after a thunderstorm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 03, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Hamilton County