Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 726601

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: July 12, 2012
Submitted by: Prairie Wetland...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These caterpillars are devouring common milkweed leaves, leaving behind vein skeletons. You can see the whole range of sizes or instars in this photo, too (at least that is what we assume we are seeing).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 14, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Otter Tail County