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Tiger Moth Caterpillar - Arctiina - Acronicta
Copyright © 2012 DeForestRanger

Tiger Moth Caterpillar - Arctiina - Acronicta
Packwood, Lewis County, Washington, USA
September 6, 2012
Size: 1.5"
Observed on the summit of Tatoosh Peak where I also saw a number of battered Swallowtails which I believe were either Oregon or Anise. Checkerspots (? - see previous image) were also seen in abundance. This, however, was the only caterpillar and it was very active.
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Contributed by DeForestRanger on 8 September, 2012 - 11:09am
Last updated 24 September, 2018 - 8:45pm

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… john and jane balaban, 24 September, 2018 - 8:45pm login or register to post comments

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Moved from Butterflies and Moths. Crescents and Checkerspots all seem to have spiny projections on the bodies, not hairy tufts. This looks more like something maybe in Grammia.
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Thank you!
Thank you for your help. I will update the image information.
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