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What kind of caterpillar? #480402

Asked August 23, 2018, 2:35 PM EDT

What kind of catepillar is this?   Any concerns when it comes to our garden / trees.   It is about 3" long, very colorful with the black stripes having yellow dots on it and the burnt red strip down its back.   It also has a "horn" on it's backside.

Alpena County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello,

That is a spurge hawk moth caterpillar.

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Regards,
Howard


Howard Russell, Entomologist Replied August 23, 2018, 2:46 PM EDT

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