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'Worm? - Citheronia regalis
Copyright © 2009 Doris Holland

'Worm? - Citheronia regalis
Williamston, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
August 16, 2009
Size: About 6 inches long
I have tried to find the name or picture of this on the internet but failed. It was near oak trees on my South Carolina farm. I thought it was a catawba but may be wrong. This "worm" is about 6 inches long and is about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. it has long "horns" with bright red tips.
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Contributed by Doris Holland on 16 August, 2009 - 5:29pm
Last updated 16 August, 2009 - 8:31pm

Moved
Moved from Butterflies and Moths.
… john and jane balaban, 16 August, 2009 - 8:31pm login or register to post comments

Royal Walnut Moth caterpillar (Citheronia regalis)
That's what it looks like to me. The caterpillars are known Hickory-Horned Devils.
… Seb, 16 August, 2009 - 6:01pm login or register to post comments

 
Worm?
Thanks. Now, I'd like to SEE THE SIZE OF THAT MOTH.
… Doris Holland, 17 August, 2009 - 7:43am login or register to post comments

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