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Caterpillar Invasion in South Texas, about an hour Northwest of Corpus Christi - Halysidota schausi
Copyright © 2012 Mrs Mindie L Maki

Caterpillar Invasion in South Texas, about an hour Northwest of Corpus Christi - Halysidota schausi
Lagarto, near Lake Corpus Christi, Live Oak County, Texas, USA
April 16, 2012
Size: 1 inch
We are literally experiencing an invasion. I have seen at least 5 different types. They are usually most active early morning and evening. We watch them crawl all over our house and on one tree I'm particular. I believe it is called a Hackberry tree, they descend in droves, hundreds, possibly thousands, at a time. I will be submitting at least two photos of five different varieties.

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Contributed by Mrs Mindie L Maki on 16 April, 2012 - 10:01pm
Last updated 26 September, 2018 - 4:33pm

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