Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 614374

Observation date: August 30, 2011
Submitted by: mpappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on an apple tree. I brought it inside to watch it for a few days. I gave it a proper habitat and gave it fresh leaves daily. Yesterday I believe it cocooned itself but not before having babies. I now have about 10 tiny caterpillars in the habitat and no sighting of the mommy caterpillar. I did find a fuzzy ball which looks like it may be the cocoon but I'm not sure on that.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 04, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Carroll County, Maryland, United States