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Angus' datana

Datana angusii

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

1 1/4" long tent caterpillars.

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Angus's Datana - Datana angusii - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Angus' Datana

Datana angusii

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
KarenL
Thanks Jacob! Would you believe there were at least 30 of these guys on the same plant yesterday - & I couldn't find a single one today! I'll add a couple more pics from yesterday later.
Jacob Gorneau
Beautiful! Karen! This is definitely a Datana sp., although D. angusii is a shot into the dark. As the caterpillars age more, it might be easier to tell. If you can, could you try to keep an eye one them?

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PublishedJuly 19, 2013

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