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Imperial Moth Caterpillar

Posted by September 23rd, 2005 at 12:00 am

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What kind of caterpillar is this?
I found this Caterpillar in the mulch at the preschool where I teach. It may make a good project for our classroom. But, I don’t know what kind it is. Also, whether it is safe to touch. We are in Silver Spring Maryland. It looks kind of like a drawing I have a of an Emperor Gum Moth Caterpillar. But, are those found in the U.S.?
Jennifer

imperial cat jennifer Imperial Moth Caterpillar

Hi Jennifer,
There are several different color morphs of the Imperial Moth Caterpillar. It will metamorphose into a large beautiful yellow and purple moth. We have several images of adult moths on our Giant Silk Moth page.

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