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Angus Datana Moth Caterpillar

Datana angusii

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40.8733, -75.5975

Field Notes

Description:

The caterpillar was on the ground hanging onto a walnut tree leaf.

Habitat:

Meadow on our property in the Poconos.

Species ID Suggestions

angus' datana

datana angusii

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Comments (5)
Jacob Gorneau
Please add to Moths of the Northeastern US mission.
Carol Snow Milne
I just found out it is the Walnut Caterpillar myself because I got the wrong tree. It is a walnut tree. Thanks so much Karen and Eric. And Karen, you will be glad to know I have another unidentified caterpillar and it is DEFINITELY the gypsy moth caterpillar. LOL
KarenL
Eric, I think you are right!

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PublishedNovember 3, 2011

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