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Field Notes

Notes:

Found these caterpillars on Vaccinium. They didn't like the camera!

Species ID Suggestions

Drexel’s Datana

Datana drexelii

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (6)
ScottRasmussen
They were feeding an a species of Vaccinium, probably a low-bush blueberry. The Drexel's Datana fits quite well. Thanks, I really appreciate the ID.
Jacob Gorneau
Please verify. Knowing the food plant would be ideal for a more perfect ID.
Jacob Gorneau
They are caterpillars in the moth genus Datana. Trying to locate a species fro you right now.
ScottRasmussen
Yes, they really caught my eye when I was walking through the woods.
InannaBintAli
That's quite a large group of caterpillars, and such a pretty yellow color.

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PublishedAugust 16, 2011

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