Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391746

Observation date: August 21, 2024
Submitted by: brdwtchr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Lot's of them on one leaf. Looks like egg sacs on a near by leaf.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ozark_Bill
Verified date: September 03, 2024
Coordinator notes: Early instar of a Datana species. The leaf looks to be an oak. If so, then species is likely D. contracta. D. ministra should also be considered.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Texas County