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Datana ministra
Datana ministra The yellownecked caterpillar is a key pest of shade trees. It is widely distributed throughout most of the eastern United States. Generally, it feeds on basswood, paper and yellow birches, elm, honeylocust, oak, maple, mountain-ash, and walnut. This insect is also destructive on the foliage of blueberry, apple, and other fruit trees.
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A beautiful caterpillar....