Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1173042

Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea

Observation date: July 09, 2018
Submitted by: mellielong
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found as a huge clump of eggs on Jul 9, 2018. As of today, Jul 23, they are in their fourth instar, to the best of my knowledge. Eggs were laid on Spanish Needles (Bidens pilosa) and that is what they have been eating in captivity. Eggs turned bluish-gray shortly before hatching occurred.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 23, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): Hillsborough County, United States, Florida