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Smaller Parasa Moth Caterpillar

Parasa chloris

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Description:

Family: Limacodidae (Slug Moths). Length: .75 inches (19.05 mm). Beige with pinkish/red border at the bottom of the caterpillars. 2 star-like spikes. Feeds on variety of deciduous trees including apple, dogwood, elm and oak. In first photo, head is to the right. In second photo, head is to the left.

Habitat:

Meadow/woodlands edge

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PublishedOctober 19, 2014

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