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Luna Moth Caterpillar

Actias luna

Photo by Art3
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Field Notes

Description:

Green and about two inches long

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth Caterpillar

Antheraea polyphemus

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Luna Moth Caterpillar

Actias luna

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Ronald and Amissa
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Comments (3)
ForestDragon
Though they are quite similar in appearance, I am pretty sure this is a Polyphemus Moth caterpillar. There are distinctive yellow lines that run through the spiracles. On Luna Moth catepillars, the yellow stripes are a bit different. http://bugguide.net/node/view/8776
Ronald and Amissa
The link doesn't provide an exact photo reference but these caterpillars change dramatically as they prepare their metamorphosis.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2011

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