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Pink Striped Oakworm

Posted by September 24th, 2005 at 12:00 am

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Silkworms

Unknown Caterpillar
What is this little guy? I live in Melbourne, FL and we found him on our back wall. He is about 2 inches long. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Cindy J.

Hi Cindy,
This is a Pink Striped Oakworm, Anisota virginiensis. Here is a USGS link with additional information.

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