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caterpillar on thistle - Tyria jacobaeae

caterpillar on thistle - Tyria jacobaeae
northeast of Reedsport, Dean Creek Wildlife Viewing Area, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
July 20, 2016
Size: ~1.5 inches
Two Caterpillars were found. Photo is on the one on a thistle. Another one was found on a yellow-flowering composita, similar to Senecio. Ctenucha moths were on the flowering plant.

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Caterpillar on thistle.
Could this be a Cinnabar Moth ? It is found in your area.

Cinnabar cat…
See reference here.

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