Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 608945

Black-Spotted Prominent
Dasylophia anguina

Observation date: August 23, 2011
Submitted by: luvfunstuff
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very active caterpillar. Interesting features at the back end with elongated black "legs/feet" and a hump with a spot. This caterpillar actually has a very purple gray coloring, as well as the other colors (the photo colors are accurate) It appeared to be on walnut. It was high humidity and heat (upper 80's) in a mostly oak and walnut forest.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: August 24, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Phelps County, Missouri, United States