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Walnut Caterpillar

Datana integerrima

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted two on and at the bottom of a pecan tree.

Notes:

Could use help with ID on this one.

Reference Links:

Species Datana integerrima - Walnut Caterpillar Moth - Hodges#7907 - BugGuide.N…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
courtneyhitson
That looks like it to me, ForestDragon. Looks like in some the white lines are are bolder or have more white lines, others none. Thanks for your help!
ForestDragon
I just did a quick search. I think Murray was on the right track but Datana angusii has red legs and more distinct white markings from what I can see. http://bugguide.net/node/view/253180/bgpage Datana intergerrima (Walnut Caterpillar Moth) might be more likely and is correct for the tree species (they feed on hickory, pecan and walnut). See what you think: http://bugguide.net/node/view/3234
courtneyhitson
Thanks for trying to help Murray! @ ForestDragon, added a picture with a view of it's back.
ForestDragon
Hi Courtney, do you have any other views of this caterpillar (a view of the back would be very helpful). A description of the colors would also help!
MurrayDaniels
I can't say this is right, but it's the closest I could find. http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Datana-angusii Angus' Datana (Datana angusi)

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PublishedMarch 25, 2013

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