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

Caterpillar Invasion in South Texas, about an hour Northwest of Corpus Christi
Lagarto, near Lake Corpus Christi, Live Oak County, Texas, USA
April 16, 2012
Size: 1 inch
Second pic of first species

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Caterpillar Invasion in South Texas, about an hour Northwest of Corpus Christi - Halysidota schausi Caterpillar Invasion in South Texas, about an hour Northwest of Corpus Christi Caterpillar Invasion in South Texas, about an hour Northwest of Corpus Christi
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Contributed by Mrs Mindie L Maki on 16 April, 2012 - 10:08pm
Last updated 26 September, 2018 - 4:32pm

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Moved from Halysidota.
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looks like a banded tussock
here is the moth if they are comming off the tree they are finished feeding..lucky you to get to see such pretty things
… Edna Woodward, 16 April, 2012 - 10:20pm login or register to post comments

 
banded tussock caterpillars
Thank you very much for identifying this one. I am glad that if they are descending the tree it means they are done feeding...that poor tree hast almost been stripped bare. The adults do look beautiful, according to your photo. I can't wait!!!!
… Mrs Mindie L Maki, 16 April, 2012 - 11:29pm login or register to post comments

 
then they may be searching for more food too..
is y different instars are off the food. however some will make it and eclose as moths. they will be on your porch light at night
… Edna Woodward, 17 April, 2012 - 11:18am login or register to post comments

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