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Caterpillar Swarm on Blueberry Bushes - Datana drexelii
Copyright © 2007 Frankn

Caterpillar Swarm on Blueberry Bushes - Datana drexelii
Maryland, USA
June 23, 2007
Found this swarm of caterpillars on our highbush blueberries the other day in a couple of locations. Can't find anything that looks like them. They had denuded the twig they were on completely. Anyone know what they are? Thanks!
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Contributed by Frankn on 28 June, 2007 - 3:44pm
Last updated 13 February, 2009 - 6:01pm

Moved
Moved from Datana.
… john and jane balaban, 13 February, 2009 - 6:01pm login or register to post comments

D. drexelii
D. drexelii is the common (only?) species on Viccinium, but early instars are difficult.
… Bob Barber, 13 February, 2009 - 5:23pm login or register to post comments

D. drexelii
D. drexelii is the common (only?) species on Viccinium
… Bob Barber, 13 February, 2009 - 5:22pm login or register to post comments

Datana species
I have a similar picture here.
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