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Milkweed Tussock Caterpillar

Euchaetes egle

Photo by RonaldOrosz
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The biggest caterpillars were about 1 1/2 inches with the smallest about a half inch.

Species ID Suggestions

Milkweed Tussock Caterpillar

Euchaetes egle

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FaredinAliyevski
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Comments (3)
FaredinAliyevski
You welcome, and the first photo is great showing the two different sizes.
RonaldOrosz
Makes sense because of the milkweed and large milkweed bugs. Thanks
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2013

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