Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226816

Walnut Caterpillar Moth
Datana integerrima

Observation date: August 18, 2019
Submitted by: dzuengler
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have no idea what these caterpillars are, they do not seem to be either of the two native tent caterpillars found in MI. But they seemed to be emerging from some tent-like, silky structure so I went with it. Perhaps they are non-native or not tent caterpillars at all. Included is a picture of the leaves of the small tree upon which they were found.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 17, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Midland County