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anyone have any idea what kinda caterpillar this is?

zoologicalsupply Jul 18, 2005 05:03 PM

Hey, just wondering if anyone of you know what this is? Had a customer bring it in today.
Thanks
TOM

Replies (2)

lele Jul 19, 2005 09:28 AM

aka Citheronia regalis Totally harmless - the "horns" are a lot of fluff

Is it alive? Looks in rough shape. If it is still feeding you can bring it to pupation and adult. Got kids? If it is just wandering around a lot give it a contianer of moist peat and let it burrow down. If you want rearing notes just post here and I will check back later.

Where do you live? This wild silk moth has become scare in some northeastern states.

lele

zoologicalsupply Aug 04, 2005 11:39 AM

Ok Cool, I am in florida. A customer brought it in, it is in pupation right now. Thanks for the info.
TOM

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