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SilkwormsWhat 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
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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