Caterpillar (possible Oval-Based Prominent) 1 - 6-27-09 - Peridea angulosa

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Caterpillar (possible Oval-Based Prominent) 1 - 6-27-09 - Peridea angulosa

Cass County, Texas, USA
June 27, 2009
Size: 1"

I have not been able to ID this caterpillar but it seems to be very similar to the Oval-Based Prominent although my guide (Caterpillars of Eastern North America by David L. Wagner) indicates that species gets no closer to me than eastern Louisiana. It was very firm and very strong and it did not maintain its grip on foliage or twigs very well. It was very active and I never could get it to hold still. It was on the ground when I found it and it was moving fast. It attempted to bury itself under leaf litter when approached too closely and when touched, it would violently twist into a "c" shape and almost appear as if it were trying to bite.

Lee R.

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Contributed by Lee Ruth on 27 June, 2009 - 5:51pm
Last updated 21 September, 2011 - 4:02pm

Moved

Moved from Peridea.

… john and jane balaban, 21 September, 2011 - 4:02pm

Moved

Moved from Prominent Moths.

… john and jane balaban, 15 May, 2010 - 6:08pm

Moved

Moved from Butterflies and Moths.

… john and jane balaban, 9 September, 2009 - 7:08pm

I have no idea if this is your moth or not, but the Angulose Prominent (Peridea angulosa) is recorded for your area and looks very similar to your image. Its probably best to wait for an expert though, as there may be other similar looking moths.

… Chris Mallory, 27 June, 2009 - 6:29pm

I looked

at the Peridea angulosa and although it is listed as being in my area, it has a pink spiracular stripe and mine does not. The Peridea basitriens lacks this stripe. Thanks for your input and as you suggest, I will wait for an expert.

Lee

… Lee Ruth, 28 June, 2009 - 12:06am

update

I have been contacted by Bob Patterson and he is of the opinion that this is a Peridea angulosa that has not yet developed the pink spiracular stripe. I do not question his knowledge but I sure was hoping I had found the first recorded Peridea basitriens in my state, lol

… Lee Ruth, 12 July, 2009 - 7:20pm

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