Get Ceanothus Silk Moth Caterpillar Background. A large amount of variation exists in color and pattern of this species, so it is difficult to identify even among its own kind. The larva (caterpillar) feeds primarily on species of california lilac (ceanothus).

Northwest Butterflies Ceanothus Silk Moth Part 2
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The lackey caterpillar and moth, malacosoma neustria. Unlike the caterpillar, the moth. Fresh new design by your pal 6tray!!

The lackey caterpillar and moth, malacosoma neustria.

A large amount of variation exists in color and pattern of this species, so it is difficult to identify even among its own kind. Pobierz to zdjęcie ceanothus silk moth caterpillar teraz. I used my insect book to identify it, and found that it was the larvae of the giant cecropia moth. Like the satin moth, the pine tussock moth caterpillar takes a break from feeding to spin a hibernation web and stays inside this silk sleeping bag until the following spring.