This is one of the 6 Pagoda plants I have around the yard. The Swallowtail butterflies love them.
This is one of the caterpillars I found. You can see where it has been munching on the leaves.
The one above must be a bit younger than the one below……... It appears almost white with black markings.
This one looks a bit more like a pale yellow, but both were on Pagoda Plants.
I haven’t been able to identify it other than a possible Tussock Moth? Leave a comment if you know what it is.
Looks like there might be two black tufts front and rear.
I didn’t realize how long the hairs are until I saw the picture. It has a pretty pattern on it’s back.
And a cute little black face.
I did not handle this one. I’ve been reading about fuzzy caterpillars and some of them can cause a rash or sting, so I’ll play it safe until I learn just what it is.
Don't know what it is except beautiful. I suppose there's a reason to be hairy like that and scare other critters off.
ReplyDeleteTussock was my first thought too.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what it is either, but it's very striking. I had heard that fuzzy caterpillars can sting, so I think you're wise not to handle it. It reminds me of the seed pod on grass, and that may be a form of camouflage. Love that Pagoda plant, by the way.
ReplyDeleteIt could be a baby white wooly bear/wooly worm. Just a suggestion. I have seen a few of these around the wood piles near my house..but not near plants. I actually just took a pic o one yesterday in fact . Just a suggestion ..
ReplyDeleteDid anyone figure it out
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are of Hyphantria Cunae, the Fall Webworm. The caterpillar stage varies widely in coloration.
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