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Salt Marsh Moth (larva)

Estigmene acrea

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

The fastest caterpillar I've ever seen. I was driving slowly when I saw this caterpillar rushing crossing the road, I had to stop to see it. See the video.
6 cm long.

Habitat:

Shrubs.

Reference Links:

Is this Salt Marsh Moth Larva, (Estigmene acrea) - Estigmene acrea - BugGuide.N…

Species ID Suggestions

Salt Marsh Moth (larva)

Estigmene acrea
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
LuisStevens
I think you are right Jakubko, thank you for the ID and the link.
Jacob Gorneau
Amazing! What a speedy caterpillar, too! Please verify the ID: http://bugguide.net/node/view/858605

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Flora y Fauna de San Luis Potosí
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedNovember 4, 2013

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