American Dagger Moth (Caterpillar)
Acronicta americana
49.8167, -92.9833
Field Notes
Description:
A small, very fuzzy, bright yellow caterpillar with long black tufts. (two behind the head, two in the middle and one at the tail).
Habitat:
Lives on and eats the leaves of various trees, including: alders, ashes, birches, elms, hickories, maples, oaks, poplars, walnuts, and willows.
Notes:
I found this little caterpillar while out looking for subjects to photograph. It was resting on the trunk of a tree and didn't move very much the entire time I was photographing it.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 27, 2013
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