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  1. Saddleback Caterpillar Moth Caterpillar

    Acharia stimulea
    This caterpillar has stinging hairs that are to be avoided. The adult moth is actually called the Saddleback Caterpillar Moth, hence the repetition of the word caterpillar.

  2. Cherry Dagger Moth Caterpillar

    Acronicta hasta
    This is also known as the Speared Dagger Moth.

  3. Pointed Dagger Moth Caterpillar

    Acronicta lanceolaria

  4. Long-winged Dagger Moth Caterpillar

    Acronicta longa

  5. Long-winged Dagger Moth Caterpillar

    Acronicta longa
    This is a stinging caterpillar.

  6. Triton Dagger Moth Caterpillar

    Acronicta tritona

  7. Luna Moth Eye

    Actias luna
    This is a closeup of the eyepot found near the leading edge of each of the luna moth's wings. They may startle birds or direct them to peck at a less vulnerable part of its body.

  8. Luna Moth Eyes

    Actias luna
    The eyespots and folded wings of this luna moth look like a face to me when viewed this way. The leading edge of the wings are actually at the bottom of the image.

  9. Luna Moth

    Actias luna
    I have lots of photos of Luna Moths, but the silhouette of this newly emerged Luna Moth was irresistible.

  10. Luna Moths

    Actias luna
    These two luna moths on an oak tree had just emerged in March, the first brood of the season. The purple edges on the wings are pigment accumulated over the winter months. Later broods usually have yellow edges.

  11. Fairy Moth

    ADELIDAE family
    I don't know the life history of this tiny moth, but its long antenna must have an interesting tale to tell.

  12. Purple-crested Slug Moth Caterpillar

    Adoneta spinuloides

  13. Eight-spotted Forester Moth Caterpillar

    Alypia octomaculata

  14. Eight-spotted Forester Moth

    Alypia octomaculata

  15. Walnut Sphinx Moth

    Amorpha juglandis

  16. Nessus Sphinx Moth

    Amphion floridensis

  17. Spiny Oakworm Moth

    Anisota stigma
    This female Spiny Oakworm Moth was laying eggs for at least half an hour.

  18. Polyphemus Moth Caterpillar

    Antheraea polyphemus

  19. Polyphemus Moth Cocoon

    Antheraea polyphemus

  20. Polyphemus Moth

    Antheraea polyphemus

  21. Polyphemus Moth

    Antheraea polyphemus

  22. Polyphemus Moth

    Antheraea polyphemus

  23. Spotted Apatelodes Moth Caterpillar

    Apatelodes torrefacta

  24. Spotted Apatelodes Moth Caterpillar

    Apatelodes torrefacta
    The bright red prolegs are a quick giveaway that this is a Spotted Apatelodes moth caterpillar.

  25. Spotted Apatelodes Moth Caterpillar

    Apatelodes torrefacta
    The color of the Spotted Apatelodes Moth caterpillar can range from white to bright yellow. Note the bright red prolegs.

  26. Short-lined Chocolate Moth

    Argyrostrotis anilis

  27. Ailanthus webworm moth

    Atteva aurea

  28. Io Moth Caterpillar

    Automeris io
    This is a beautiful caterpillar, but those who have experienced the stinging hairs of this caterpillar will tell you to avoid touching it.

  29. Io Moth

    Automeris io

  30. Bagworm Moth Case

  31. Female Promethea Moth

    Callosamia promethea

  32. Male Promethea Moth

    Callosamia promethea

  33. Connubial Underwing Moth Caterpillar

    Catocala connubialis

  34. Ilia Underwing Moth Caterpillar (Lichen Form)

    Catocala ilia
    The more common form of this caterpillar resembles the brown or gray color of tree bark rather than this beautiful green color of lichens.

  35. Catalpa Worm

    Ceratomia catalpae

    Although called a worm, it really is the caterpillar stage of the Catalpa Sphinx Moth.

  36. Waved Sphinx Caterpillar

    Ceratomia undulosa

  37. Blackberry Looper

    Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria

  38. Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar

    Citheronia regalis

  39. Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar

    Citheronia regalis
    The adult moth is known as the Regal Moth or Royal Walnut Moth.

  40. Royal Walnut Moth Cocoon

    Citheronia regalis

  41. Regal Moth

    Citheronia regalis
    The caterpillar of this moth is the fearsome looking Hickory Horned Devil.

  42. Angle-lined Prominent Moth Caterpillar

    Clostera inclusa
    This caterpillar is also known as the Poplar Tentmaker.

  43. Angle-lined Prominent Moth Caterpillars

    Clostera inclusa

  44. Faithful Beauty Moths

    Composia fidelissima
    This is a mating pair.

  45. Scarlet-bodied Wasp Moth

    Cosmosoma myrodora

  46. Camphorweed Cucuilla Moth Caterpillar

    Cucullia alfarata
    Note the scalloped stripe which can range in color from orange to yellow.

  47. Camphorweed Cucullia Moth Caterpillar

    Cucullia alfarata

  48. Camphorweed Cucullia Moth Caterpillar

    This particular caterpillar was feeding on Eastern Silver Aster (Symphyotrichum concolor), another member of the Aster family related to Camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris).

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