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Datana integerrima
Spotted two on and at the bottom of a pecan tree.
Could use help with ID on this one.
Spotted on Oct 15, 2012
Submitted on Mar 25, 2013
5 Comments
That looks like it to me, ForestDragon. Looks like in some the white lines are are bolder or have more white lines, others none. Thanks for your help!
I just did a quick search. I think Murray was on the right track but Datana angusii has red legs and more distinct white markings from what I can see.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/253180/bgp...
Datana intergerrima (Walnut Caterpillar Moth) might be more likely and is correct for the tree species (they feed on hickory, pecan and walnut).
See what you think:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/3234
Thanks for trying to help Murray! @ ForestDragon, added a picture with a view of it's back.
Hi Courtney, do you have any other views of this caterpillar (a view of the back would be very helpful). A description of the colors would also help!
I can't say this is right, but it's the closest I could find.
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/speci...
Angus' Datana (Datana angusi)