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Skiff Moth Caterpillar

Prolimacodes badia

Description:

Family: Limacodidae (Slug Moths) Length: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) Green (looks like plant material) with brown and yellow cracked "coating" on top. Nodules and spiked tail.

Habitat:

Woodlands/Yard edge on deciduous tree.

Notes:

4th photo is a picture of the leaves I found the caterpillar on. To be identified. Thank you.

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2 Comments

Sanjukta Dey
Sanjukta Dey 10 years ago

Great spotting!

Thanks for stopping by my gallery, much appreciated.

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Interesting caterpillar!

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Sep 1, 2013
Submitted on Sep 17, 2013

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