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Milkweed Tussock Moth - good or bad #419595

Asked August 06, 2017, 5:38 PM EDT

Are these Milkweed Tussock Moths eating on my swamp milkweed? Is it is problem insect? Right now they are sharing the plant with a monarch caterpillar.

Frederick County Maryland

Expert Response

This tussock moth caterpillar is native.  If you have enough of the milkweed plant for all to feed on,  it is okay to leave them be. 

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Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied August 07, 2017, 2:19 PM EDT

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