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Eight-spotted Forrester Moth - Caterpillar - Alypia octomaculata

Eight-spotted Forrester Moth - Caterpillar - Alypia octomaculata
Cass County, Texas, USA
May 9, 2007
Size: 20-30mm
I am pretty sure I have the right ID for this but looking for confirmation.

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Eight-spotted Forrester Moth - Caterpillar - Alypia octomaculata Eight-spotted Forrester Moth - Caterpillar - Alypia octomaculata

It matches Wagner's picture and description
in my best reference book (1), and appears to be feeding on grape, a known host. I think it can safely be moved to the guide. Is the second one the same individual, or not? If so, you should link them.

 
Moved
Thank you for the info. These 2 images have now been linked, and moved.

Lee

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