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Salt Marsh Caterpillar

Estigmene acrea

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The Salt Marsh Caterpillar is highly variable in color and ranges from pale yellow to dark brownish-black. It has numerous soft setae which are longer towards the end of the body. The thoracic and abdominal segments have a few rows of either orange or black warts. The pupa hibernates in a cocoon.

Habitat:

Beach on Lake Lewisville.

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Estigmene acrea

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