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Salt Marsh Moth Caterpillar - Estigmene acrea
Copyright © 2007 Ron M.

Salt Marsh Moth Caterpillar - Estigmene acrea
Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
October 20, 2007

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Contributed by Ron M. on 27 December, 2007 - 11:33pm
Last updated 6 February, 2008 - 5:48pm

Moved
Moved from Frass.
… John R. Maxwell, 6 February, 2008 - 5:48pm login or register to post comments

Frassed
Moved from Salt Marsh Moth.
… Ron M., 2 February, 2008 - 12:22am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Virginian Tiger Moth.
… Ron M., 28 December, 2007 - 12:37pm login or register to post comments

We think of Spilosoma as having
long soft hairs scattered throughout. This bristly crew cut makes us think more of Estigmene acrea. Check there and see what you think.
… john and jane balaban, 28 December, 2007 - 10:39am login or register to post comments

 
Moved...
I am a self-proclaimed non-expert :)

Looking through the images of Salt Marsh Caterpillars and Yellow Bear Caterpillars, I found a wide range of color patterns. There are even several images under both species that look identical to me.

I have found many Salt Marsh Moths in the area where these caterpillar pictures were taken.

Thanks for your input and assistance. It is truly appreciated.
… Ron M., 28 December, 2007 - 12:58pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes, we have often felt the same way
about the images, but we also are amateurs. It would be great if a caterpillar expert stopped in and straightened things out. We have often thought about doing it ourselves, but are not certain we know enough. Maybe we will take a shot at it anyway and see if we can improve things there. Thanks for the push!
… john and jane balaban, 28 December, 2007 - 1:32pm login or register to post comments

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