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Spiny Oak Slug Moth caterpillar

Euclea delphinii

Photo by AnnaWhipkey
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Field Notes

Description:

found this spectacular caterpillar feeding on blackberry leaves

Habitat:

forest

Reference Links:

Species Euclea delphinii - Spiny Oak-Slug Moth - Hodges#4697 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Spiny Oak Slug Moth caterpillar

Euclea delphinii

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (20)
AnnaWhipkey
Thanks Jason Alexander and Chief RedEarth! It is small but bold.
AnnaWhipkey
It is the best caterpillar I've seen AnaTrees
AnaTrees
I've seen that in real life and thot it wus an alian.
AnnaWhipkey
Thanks for all the great comments. Although it is hard to compete with the tropics it's a nice surprise to find bright colors in temperate regions.
AnnaWhipkey
thanks for the ID Keith, "Spiny Oak Slug Moth" is such a great common name
Atul
wow great colors
aldo
amazing I like its colors
Dangermouse
Definitely spectacular! Amazing creature.
KeithRoragen
Very nice images. These caterpillars can inflict a painful sting.

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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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