Observation date: July 27, 2022
Date notes: These caterpillars are out during the day, though this picture was taken after sunset.
Submitted by: kq5d
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About 6300’ elevation in a neighborhood of large, relatively undeveloped lots. Pinyon/juniper/sagebrush. It has rained and the vegetation is lush. Kochia and purslane, as well as native grasses, are quite prevalent and green. Purslane caterpillars are also very common here now.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 01, 2022
Coordinator notes: this documents larva eating purslane. thanks!!
