Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911182

Black-waved Flannel Moth
Megalopyge crispata

Observation date: July 18, 2013
Submitted by: Kflaherty
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Between 40 and 60 caterpillars on wax myrtle. It has been very rainy this summer.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 01, 2013
Coordinator notes: this appears to the a young larva of this species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Lee County