Observation date: May 21, 2012
Submitted by: Chuck Pearson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host plant was Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa). This is not the normal host plant for this caterpillar but oleander does not grow as far north as Michigan. The Oleander Aphid often feeds on milkweed so it isn't a big surprise for this caterpillar to also. The toxins in oleander and milkweed are similar.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: designandsound13
Verified date: August 14, 2013
Coordinator notes: Way out of range for the polka-dot wasp moth (Florida only).
