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Pygoctenucha terminalis
Copyright © 2012 Bob Beatson

Pygoctenucha terminalis
Garden Canyon, Huachuca Mts., Cochise County, Arizona, USA
August 31, 2012
Can someone ID this caterpillar? Looks similar to Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillar, but the colors aren't right. There were perhaps 4-6 of these in a patch of grass alongside the trail. There are 2 different individuals posted.
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Contributed by Bob Beatson on 11 September, 2012 - 6:38pm
Last updated 12 September, 2012 - 12:29pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Beatson, 12 September, 2012 - 12:29pm login or register to post comments

Maybe this one?
… john and jane balaban, 11 September, 2012 - 6:55pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks J&J
definitely the one, Pygoctenucha terminalis.
… Bob Beatson, 12 September, 2012 - 12:25pm login or register to post comments

 
Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar
This is a Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillar. They feed on plants in the milkweed family. Cool pic!
… Aaron Eckley, 11 September, 2012 - 11:45pm login or register to post comments

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