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Can you identify this caterpillar? #422368

Asked August 20, 2017, 4:36 PM EDT

Hoping you can identify this caterpillar. My on-line search did not give me any exact matches... Thanks, Pol'

Lincoln County Oregon

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Thank you for your question. This appears to be a Spilosoma virginica caterpillar, which will become a Virginian tiger moth. Here's a link to an article about them. Enjoy!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied August 21, 2017, 1:33 PM EDT

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Can you identify this caterpillar? #422368

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