spotted datana

Description:

these caterpillars acted very aggressive towards anything going near them. they will release a form of toxin from thier mouth to warn off predators. they have 6 yellow stripes going down the body and white hairs that stick up off the body. these caterpillars eventually become a species of monarch butterfly. about 3-4 cm in length.

Habitat:

they live in web cacoons with many of other caterpillars in oak trees.

Notes:

these caterpillars are very aggresive and are becoming an issue in north carolina because they are devouring oak trees.