Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390185

Oslar's oakworm moth
Anisota oslari

Observation date: August 08, 2024
Submitted by: MaggieBee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Appeared in late summer on Gambel oak trees only, ignoring all nearby trees (fruit, evergreen coniferous). High mountain desert, elevation 7,000 ft. Smallest (youngest?) caterpillars group together, larger ones work solo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 08, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County