Caterpillars on Camellias

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camelliagirl Savannah, GA Sep 17, 2005

I noticed a large number of caterpillars on one of my camellias last week. I have never seen this one before. They are only on one plant. Does anyone recognize what kind it may be?

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Night_Bloom Griffin, GA(Zone 8a) Sep 18, 2005

camilliagirl - This is a Tussok moth caterpillar (family Lymantriidae). I believe that yours might be a white banded Tussok moth (genus Orgyia) or something similar.

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camelliagirl Savannah, GA Sep 18, 2005

Night_Bloom, Thanks for the info. I had a different caterpillar on another camellia a few weeks ago. Do you recognize this caterpillar?

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thripmaster Monroe, NC(Zone 7b) Sep 19, 2005

Wow, these are very pretty caterpillars and great photography!

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Night_Bloom Griffin, GA(Zone 8a) Sep 20, 2005

camelliagirl - I didn't have time to look up your caterpillar today., but I'll look it up soon.

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Night_Bloom Griffin, GA(Zone 8a) Sep 23, 2005

camelliagril - I'm pretty sure that your caterpillar is a red-humped caterpillar (family Notodontidae, Schizura concinna).

You can go here to read a little bit on it and see a picture to confirm... http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/2000/cateast/schiconc.htm

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camelliagirl Savannah, GA Sep 24, 2005

Night_Bloom,

Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it.

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