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Unknown caterpillar - Estigmene acrea
Copyright © 2017 Fred Siskind

Unknown caterpillar - Estigmene acrea
Claude Moore Park, Loudon County, Virginia, USA
July 9, 2017
Size: 1 1/2 inches
This caterpillar was on a common milkweed plant and appeared to be feeding. I am only aware of
the monarch and tussock moth caterpillars feeding on milkweed. Appreciate ID and any info if in fact
this species feeds on milkweed - possible it simply won't survive, but it was good sized and looked healthy.
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Contributed by Fred Siskind on 9 July, 2017 - 2:05pm
Last updated 9 July, 2017 - 5:43pm

Salt Marsh Moth cat…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 9 July, 2017 - 2:09pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks very much
for the instant response. I see where that species does feed on milkweed.
… Fred Siskind, 9 July, 2017 - 2:29pm login or register to post comments

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