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dayflower Gonzales, LA(Zone 9a) Sep 08, 2009

This caterpiller and all his cousins are on my azelas and I don't want to kill them if they're going to turn into some kind of butterfly. Does anyone know what he might be?

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Sep 09, 2009

Red headed azalea caterpillar

http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/fasulo/woodypest/343.htm

http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/environment/insects/bugs_bugs_bugs/bugs+Bugs+Bugs+August+2009.htm

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dayflower Gonzales, LA(Zone 9a) Sep 09, 2009

Well, I guess he doesn't turn into a butterfly does he....so hes gonna be toast! Thanks,

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Sep 09, 2009

Nope, nothing pretty about them. They can take a large A indica down to bare branches if left alone. I use Bt spray to get rid of them.

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