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Asteroid Caterpillar

Cucullia asteroides

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Description:

Family: Noctuidae. Subfamily: Cuculliinae (Hooded Owlet Moths) Larva of Goldenrod Hooded Owlet Moth. Yellow with black stripes. Length: 51 mm (2 inches) Feeding on white aster flowers. Night flash.

Habitat:

Meadow that use to be yard 2 years ago on property.

Notes:

Researching asteroid caterpillars brought me to Project Noah two years ago on 11-1-11.

Reference Links:

Species Cucullia asteroides - Goldenrod Hooded Owlet - Hodges#10200 - BugGuide…

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