Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
Asteroid Caterpillar
Cucullia asteroides
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Cuculliinae. Larva of Goldenrod Hooded Owlet Moth. Length: 51 mm (2 inches). Purplish/red. Feeding on small white aster flowers.
Habitat:
Found in small meadow that use to be yard 2 years ago. Abundant goldenrod, asters and other low plants and weeds.
Notes:
Spotted actively feeding on 11-9 and 11-11-13. All photos from 11-9. So fortunate to have found 14 asteroid caterpillars this fall in a variety colors including green, yellow, red, purple and purplish/red. Researching about asteroid caterpillars brought me to Project Noah 2 years ago.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 12, 2013
Comments (4)