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American Dagger Moth Caterpillar

Posted by August 20th, 2007 at 12:00 am

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Cutworms and Owlet Caterpillars

Hi I found this catipillar on my porch. Can you tell me what it is and what to feed it? from,
Hank

dagger cat hank American Dagger Moth Caterpillar

Hi Hank,
According to BugGuide, the American Dagger Moth Caterpillar, Acronicta americana, feeds ” on leaves of alder, ash, birch, elm, hickory, maple, oak, poplar, walnut, willow and other deciduous trees “

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