Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1144150

Striped Garden Caterpillar
Trichordestra legitima

Observation date: September 21, 2017
Submitted by: devjohnstone
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found on a species of Goldenrod. 4 larvae found in total, all in close proximity. One appears to have been parasitized (probably wasp eggs?) on back.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: September 30, 2017
Coordinator notes: Yes, parasitic wasps. SG
Checklist region(s): Nova Scotia, Canada