Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1228289

Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma californicum

Observation date: August 21, 2019
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wingspan as posed 15 mm. Length 15 mm. Gravel forestry road paralleling Jack Creek and about 200 metres upslope. Attracted to fluorescent UV lamp set up from about 8:40 pm until 9:40 pm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 26, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia