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what kind of caterpiller is this? #724898

Asked September 17, 2020, 7:35 PM EDT

I've never seen one of these before, It is huge!!! Seen near garden in front of our house here in Catonsville.

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Nice find! This appears to be an imperial moth caterpillar (Eacles imperialis). Here is an article about them along with a page that shows photos of the adult moths.
http://bugoftheweek.com/blog/2013/8/30/silkmoth-season-part-1-imperial-moth-ieacles-imperialisi

https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/view/335

Christa

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