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Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillars - Euchaetes egle
Copyright © 2009 Bruce Marlin

Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillars - Euchaetes egle
DuPage County, Illinois, USA
September 6, 2009
Size: 11mm
There were about 100 of these caterpillars devouring a milkweed plant. They were lined up at the eaten edge of the leaves, top and bottom - a real munching machine. Quite a sight to see!

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Contributed by Bruce Marlin on 7 September, 2009 - 2:20pm
Last updated 18 December, 2011 - 1:29pm

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… Bruce Marlin, 7 September, 2009 - 5:16pm login or register to post comments

Nice picture!
These are Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillars. One of just a handful of bugs that can tolerate the milkweed toxins.
… tom murray, 7 September, 2009 - 2:31pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Tom.
… Bruce Marlin, 7 September, 2009 - 5:15pm login or register to post comments

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