Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1367603

Red-humped Caterpillar Moth
Oedemasia concinna

Observation date: August 08, 2023
Date notes: I have seen these over the last few days, and also last year (2022), though I don't recall the dates. Photographs were taken today.
Submitted by: Jess2023
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillars were seen on my domestic apple trees and on an Ohio buckeye tree. The caterpillars seem to congregate in groups and defoliate entire branches of tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: March 30, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan