Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth
Parasa indetermina
Caterpillar Hosts: Apple, dogwood, hickory, maples, oaks, poplars, and rose bushes. Range: New York to Florida, west to Missouri and Texas. And, yes, the caterpillars are very attractive and do sting. (BAMONA)
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3 comments:
Awesome closeup of the moth! Great capture!
What a furry little beast. I have not seen one of these before.
They are not common here. I do not see one every year. (Some moths I see night after night for weeks at a time.) And, I've never seen one of their caterpillars.
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