Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Scalloped Sack-bearer
Lacosoma chiridota

Observation date: September 02, 2021
Submitted by: BarbSendelbach
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It appears the larva blew onto my porch during Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida. This is the only time I am lucky enough to find this species is after a storm when it blows out of the Oaks (Northern Red and White) in front of the house.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 30, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Sussex County

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