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Hungry Caterpillar - Estigmene acrea
Copyright © 2013 InBeeAre

Hungry Caterpillar - Estigmene acrea
Spring, Harris County, Texas, USA
June 6, 2013
Size: two inches
Yellowish body w/dark brown speckles on body. Base of "fur" is gold color - is long & almost gray. Face appears to be almost solid black/dark brown. Measures two inches and has been seen on our African iris the whole day. Moves quite fast from flower stem to flower stem. Can someone help me identify this caterpillar? This is one of three pictures being posted. Thank you.

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Hungry Caterpillar - Estigmene acrea Hungry Caterpillar (2) - Estigmene acrea Hungry Caterpillar (3) - Estigmene acrea
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Contributed by InBeeAre on 6 June, 2013 - 4:48pm
Last updated 4 July, 2013 - 9:13pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 4 July, 2013 - 9:13pm login or register to post comments

Yes, Estigmene
Are all three of these images of the same individual caterpillar?
… john and jane balaban, 6 June, 2013 - 8:38pm login or register to post comments

 
3 images of caterpillar ........
Yes, all three images are of the same caterpillar.
… InBeeAre, 6 June, 2013 - 9:55pm login or register to post comments

Salt Marsh Moth cat…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 6 June, 2013 - 5:03pm login or register to post comments

 
Salt marsh moth????
I notice the body of "my" caterpillar is lighter than the salt marsh moth. I am having my doubts about this call. But thanks, Ross Hill
… InBeeAre, 6 June, 2013 - 5:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Variable...
There is a lot of variability in the larval form of this species. You have to look at other features as well such as the head capsule and setal length, for example.
… Ross Hill, 6 June, 2013 - 5:42pm login or register to post comments

 
other factors ..........
I am new to this, Ross but thank you. I will keep an open mind. I enjoy photographing bugs.
… InBeeAre, 6 June, 2013 - 9:58pm login or register to post comments

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