Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 929954

Milkweed Tussock Moth or Milkweed Tiger Moth
Euchaetes egle

Observation date: September 15, 2013
Submitted by: Heather Scott
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I discovered approximately 50 of these caterpillars on the milkweed plants in my front yard. They are all feeding in groups on the leaves of the milkweed.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 19, 2023
Coordinator notes: This definitely looks like E. egle...but it's way out of its range. Curious.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Navajo County

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