Green patterned caterpillar - Diastema tigris

Moved

Moved from ID Request.
I just checked Wagner's book, and I agree with the ID. Nice addition to the guide!

… Charley Eiseman, 10 December, 2013 - 7:23pm

This is a real community of w

This is a real community of wonderful experts! We love being members of BugGuide. Thank you!
Ron and Nancy Goor

… Nancy Goor, 10 December, 2013 - 9:04pm

Groundling

Do you know what plant it's on? It looks like a lantana groundling (Diastema tigris).

… LaciP, 10 December, 2013 - 4:08pm

Lantana groundling

Fantastic! Perfect match. Thank you so much. I ordered the Wagner Owlet caterpillar book and should receive it Friday.
Nancy

… Nancy Goor, 10 December, 2013 - 9:02pm

Excellent

I'm debating ordering a backup copy because mine is starting to show it's advanced age (2 yrs).

He also has a smaller Caterpillars of Eastern NAmer that includes some things outside of the owlets. Just in case your holiday wish list wasn't quite complete yet ;)

… LaciP, 11 December, 2013 - 8:22am

Thank you for your suggestion

Thank you for your suggestion.
I have the Wagner book you mention. It is a great resource.

… Ron Goor, 11 December, 2013 - 12:41pm

I am quite ignorant about pla

I am quite ignorant about plants, but I think it is Lantana. Could you please email me a photo of Diastema Tigris that looks like my caterpillar? Thank you!

… Ron Goor, 10 December, 2013 - 6:59pm

Suprisingly difficult

If you go to Amazon and search for Wagner's Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern NAmer book and then click on the book's picture it'll take you to "Look Inside". Once there, type in lantana groundling in the search box and the entry should come up.

… LaciP, 10 December, 2013 - 7:18pm

Adding images

In the future, you can just click the "add image" link to add another shot of the same bug, rather than starting by resubmitting the same picture. You would have to log in with the same username to do that though.

… Charley Eiseman, 10 December, 2013 - 12:29pm