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Satin Moth Caterpillar

Leucoma salicis

Photo by Ariana
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

1.5 inch long caterpillar, very hairy with a black and white body, regularly dotted with tomato red bumps.

Habitat:

Western Montana, mid summer.

Species ID Suggestions

Satin Moth

Leucoma salicis

Comments (3)

Amber thank you for the tips.
Here's another link as well http://www.invasive.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=1141029

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PublishedAugust 16, 2011

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