Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Wild Cherry Moth caterpillar

Hey marna i found this in the garden on sunday and couldn't identify it on the interent thought maybe you could. It had red little "feet" not sure if that is what they are called but im guessing you get the idea! anyways i have attached the only good picture that came out it just moved so fast!
Krissy



Hi Krissy, This looks like a Spotted patelodes caterpillar. It feeds primarily on wild cherry , but will also eat other fruit trees, maples and oaks. The adult moth, also called Wild Cherry Moth has brownish red patches on the lower inside of its gray forewings.



2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I looked online and that def. is it!! Thank so much it drives me crazy when i can't figure something out!

marna said...

Happy to keep you sane!!