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Caterpillar - Anisota peigleri

Ringgold, Catoosa County, Georgia, USA
August 27, 2005
Size: L= approx 1 1/2 inch

I found this Caterpillar by my door. It was not found near a plant, so I don't know what it eats. Any ideas on what this may be?

Contributed by David on 28 August, 2005 - 12:32pm
Last updated 24 August, 2013 - 4:50pm

Moved

Moved from Orange-tipped oakworm moth.

… Ryan St Laurent, 24 August, 2013 - 4:50pm

Moved

Moved from Anisota.

… john and jane balaban, 25 December, 2008 - 3:03pm

How about Orange-Striped Oakworm

In the guide here at Anisota senatoria/peigleri. Patrick may be able to tell. He has some comments on this image

… john and jane balaban, 28 August, 2005 - 1:55pm

Yes, Anisota senatoria/peigleri complex

I agree with John and Jane. Everything I wrote down from my sources, and sort of even understand (a little) is on guide pages for Anisota peigleri and genus Anisota.

I just got my first one of these here in Durham two days ago. Soon they'll be everywhere, looking for a place to pupate.

It's neat somebody else just posted a photo of the Anisota stigma caterpillar. They look so different from this one, but their adults look so similar!

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina

… Cotinis, 28 August, 2005 - 8:31pm

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