Brown-hooded Owlet Moth caterpillar – 9/22/15

Observer: Faith Berkland

Observation Date: 9/22/15

Observation Time: 3:00 p.m.

Observation Location: Mansfield Street

Common Name: Brown-hooded Owlet Moth caterpillar

Scientific Name: Cucullia convexipennis

Comments: The moth flies from May to September depending on the location. The caterpillars feed on Aster, Solidago and Callistephus chinensis.

More Information: Wikipedia