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Milkweed Tussock Moth

Euchaetes egle

Photo by Erin S
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Field Notes

Description:

an inch long

Habitat:

on milk weed especially under the leaves.

Notes:

there were several side-by-side under the leaves

Species ID Suggestions

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Euchaetes egle
CaseyFowler
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Comments (2)
CaseyFowler
I found a large group of these little guys on a single milkweed plant in Michigan about a month ago. Really cool looking.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2013

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