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Spanish Moth Caterpillars

Xanthopastis regnatrix

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Found on lilies in a flower bed in our vegetable garden.

Notes:

These caterpillars often work there way down into the bulbs and kill the plants.

Reference Links:

Spanish moth - Xanthopastis timais (Cramer)

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PublishedMay 13, 2024

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