Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 731922

Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma disstria

Observation date: July 26, 2012
Submitted by: John Ashley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: August 19, 2012
Coordinator notes: Please note that your previous submittal (record 731921 Hemlock looper, which it isn't) is Scopula siccata. This species is not included in this site's species list. I'll post the photo when the list is updated. S. siccata has only been documented once by the Lepidopterists' Society in North America (New Mexico). You might consider sending your photo and particulars to Chuck Harp, the Rocky Mountain regional coordinator for The Lep. Society, at cehmoth@aol.com.
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Flathead County