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I've found two caterpilla... #150362

Asked August 31, 2013, 2:55 PM EDT

I've found two caterpillars today. What is this one?

Prince George's County Maryland

Expert Response

That is an orangestriped oakworm.  It should have two black spines behind its head.  Their population was way up this year and they did a lot of feeding damage, however it occurs so late in the season that it doesn't really hurt the plants.
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Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied September 03, 2013, 12:01 PM EDT

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