Oakworms are growing bigger
Sep 17, 2014 10:39:50 #
Here's a closeup of the head. I've noticed that in this same brood, some have almost orange heads, others red & yet others, black... I'm also attaching an image of larger Oakworms I found yesterday. These are either Anisota peigleri or Anisota senatoria... These both look close to the same & both are native to my region...
Sep 17, 2014 10:42:20 #
Great photos. I love them all but especially the twins. Well done.
Dennis
Dennis
Sep 17, 2014 12:09:27 #
I also found this unknown species of caterpillar yesterday. It has, however, since passed...
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Sep 17, 2014 23:19:02 #
Your green caterpillar resembles that of a Small Cabbage White butterfly (Pieris rapae).
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Sep 18, 2014 10:26:42 #
Thanks all !!! Still keeping an eye on them daily (they are on an Oak tree in my backyard & I check them twice daily). I also have a much larger Oakworm on another small Oak tree. I should bring it in as it will likely spin it's cocoon soon...
Sep 18, 2014 19:59:57 #
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