Monday, July 06, 2015

Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth (Parasa indetermina - 4699)


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:

  1. eileeninmd3:23 AM, July 06, 2015

    Awesome closeup of the moth! Great capture!

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  2. Lisa at Greenbow5:54 AM, July 06, 2015

    What a furry little beast. I have not seen one of these before.

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  3. Marvin10:15 AM, July 06, 2015

    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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