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Datana drexelii
Family: Notodontidae (Prominent moths) An uncommon moth caterpillar. Length: 2 inches (50 mm) Attractive yellow and black stripes. First 3 photos in defensive position typical of datana moth caterpillars. Last photo before in relaxed position. Feeds on birch, blueberry, linden, sassafras to name a few.
Open woodlands near the Appalachian Trail.
Spotted on Sep 16, 2012
Submitted on Sep 16, 2012
8 Comments
Thank you so much Reza for checking out my candy store. LOL! Everything is yummy! LOL! I had account issues and PN worked their magic. You made my day looking at my spots. Thank you friend!
OMG Carol, I am like a kid in a candy store, where has this treasure been hiding ????? Good God you have some spectacular spottings !
Fantastic photos and series! Awesome!
Thanks! In the 2nd photo, they look like little seals doing tricks. LOL
Come on, Carol, you don't need my cats, you have such wonderful ones right there!
Wouw...pretty..but.poisonly..nice pic Carol..
cool caterpillar
Wow!