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Unknown Large fuzzy caterpillar - Eacles imperialis
Copyright © 2007 Callie Adams

Unknown Large fuzzy caterpillar - Eacles imperialis
Pleasant Hill, Pike County, Illinois, USA
September 16, 2007
Size: 3.5 inches
Found this on the side of the house today. It is large, fuzzy, 3.5 inches. I have checked my books to see what it is to no avail. Any idea what kind of moth this will be?
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Contributed by Callie Adams on 16 September, 2007 - 1:24pm
Last updated 25 December, 2008 - 9:50am

Moved
Moved from Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths.
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Moved
Moved from Butterflies and Moths.
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My favorite moth of all-the I
My favorite moth of all-the Imperial Moth! Lucky you for finding it.
… Nina, 16 September, 2007 - 9:50pm login or register to post comments

Check out Imperial Moth Caterpillar - Eacles imperialis
in the guide here . Nice find!
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