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Euchaetes egle

Photo by PamG
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black spiny looking caterpillars. There were more than 3 milkweed plants covered with these and aphids.

Habitat:

Seen on milkweed in Cub Run Stream Park at dusk.

Species ID Suggestions

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Euchaetes egle

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2013

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