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Salt Marsh Moth caterpillar

Estigmene acrea

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Hairy caterpillar. Dark upper with a reddish lower area on the sides. Dark head capsule. This species has variable coloration.

Habitat:

Suburban. Found along the side of a building with field and woodland surrounding.

Reference Links:

Species Estigmene acrea - Salt Marsh Moth - Hodges#8131 - BugGuide.Net

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