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Underwing Moth Caterpillar

Catocala sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Large brown caterpillar about 3 inches long with tiny black spots that have white ring around them. The underside is white with brown splotches. This one had black goopy stuff on the face and near the end. Is this normal?

Habitat:

riparian area scrub oak along trail

Reference Links:

Genus Catocala - Underwings - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you! You may be right. The caterpillar wasn't moving but seemed to be alive. Hmmm
Smith Zoo
Great series, but no advice on black things... perhaps like a fungi?

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Save Our Oaks - San Diego
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Caterpillars and larvae of the World

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PublishedApril 20, 2013

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