Haploa Moth Larva

Description:

Caterpillar approximately 2 1/2-3" long. Black body with yellow stripe on side. A black line forms a scallop-type pattern in the yellow band. Tufted hair bunches line the top body.

Habitat:

Found on vegetation at the edge of a wooded area which is fronted by a slight clearing.

Notes:

Unfortunately, the photos in this series are not sharp; these are the first few shots from a new camera and I haven't learned its ins and outs yet. The caterpillar was on a plant that had dried flower seed heads but, also unfortunately, I do not know the plant.