what kind of caterpiller is this? - Ask Extension
I've never seen one of these before, It is huge!!!
Seen near garden in front of our house here in Catonsville.
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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
http://bugoftheweek.com/blog/2013/8/30/silkmoth-season-part-1-imperial-moth-ieacles-imperialisi
https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/view/335
Christa