Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1379945

Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma californicum

Observation date: May 19, 2024
Submitted by: Rozelle Wright
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: caterpillar crawling on sidewalk
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 20, 2024
Coordinator notes: I consulted some additional authorities; M. californicum is highly variable but seemed highly probable. JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County

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