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What kind of caterpillar #759733

Asked July 02, 2021, 5:58 PM EDT

This is on the yarrow. What kind do you think it is?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

This looks like the caterpillar of the Salt Marsh Moth (Estigmene acrea), though other caterpillars in this moth family look similar and each can have varied body patterns. They are reported to feed on a wide variety of host plants, but usually aren't numerous enough to be considered a pest.

https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/view/2486

https://bugguide.net/node/view/3242

 

Miri

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 06, 2021, 11:05 AM EDT
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