Saddleback caterpillar

Larva of an eastern North American moth

Summary

The saddleback caterpillar is the larva of a species of moth native to eastern North America. It is also found in Mexico. The species belongs to the family of slug caterpillars, Limacodidae.

Originally created by T1980

9/16/2006, 11:44:48 PM

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Himalayacetus6/19/2025, 6:32:03 AM

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