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The American Dagger Moth Caterpilliar

Acronicta americana

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Field Notes

Description:

Fuzzy yellow with a row of black setae.

Habitat:

deciduous woodlands and forests

Notes:

Be careful handling this caterpillar they can sting.

Reference Links:

Acronicta americana, Red and the Peanut: American Dagger Moth Caterpillar, Acronicta americana

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Apatelodes

Apatelodes torrefacta

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Nice find! Similar in appearance to the American Dagger Moth caterpillar but the black lashes are centered on the back. Check out the link I provided above to compare!

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PublishedSeptember 21, 2013

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