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Salt Marsh Moth (larva)

Estigmene acrea

Spotting Image 1

Description:

The fastest caterpillar I've ever seen. I was driving slowly when I saw this caterpillar rushing crossing the road, I had to stop to see it. See the video. 6 cm long.

Habitat:

Shrubs.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago
Salt Marsh Moth (larva)
Estigmene acrea


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LuisStevens
LuisStevens 10 years ago

I think you are right Jakubko, thank you for the ID and the link.

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Amazing! What a speedy caterpillar, too! Please verify the ID: http://bugguide.net/node/view/858605

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LuisStevens
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LuisStevens

San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Spotted on Nov 3, 2013
Submitted on Nov 4, 2013

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