Skip to main content

Linden Prominent Moth Larva

Ellida caniplaga

Photo by dferris
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

43.6398, -91.5842

Field Notes

Description:

Red and yellow caterpillar about 1 in long

Habitat:

Found on a rock on the bank of a creek running through a deciduous forest

Reference Links:

Species Ellida caniplaga - Linden Prominent - Hodges#7930 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
dferris
Yeah, that was my thought as well, but haven't been able to ID it yet
Carly Brooke
it looks like it has butterflies on its back! Anyone know of an ID?

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Minnesota Wildlife (Animals)
Mission
Caterpillars and larvae of the World
Photographed
PublishedAugust 28, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies