Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1078952

Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma californicum

Observation date: April 13, 2016
Submitted by: Sue Orlowski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 5 PM, sunny, 57 degrees, 3/4 mile into trail, at the spring, under a birch tree, in stinging nettles, trail to left of road
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: April 21, 2016
Coordinator notes: Interesting find. This is the first I have heard of them using nettles.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Lincoln County