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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Dec 29, 2006

I found this caterpillar on the leaf of one of my tropical water lilies. Anyone know what kind of caterpillar/butterfly/moth it is?

Thanks for taking a look.
~Becky~

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Dec 31, 2006

To make this challenge even more interesting ....

An Entomologist at the University of Florida is unable to ID it. So if anyone thinks they know what it is, please speak up! I'd really appreciate it!

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Dec 31, 2006

Here's one more photos so that you can see that it is actually some kind of caterpillar.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jan 01, 2007

it looks like something in the "roller" family, similar to canna leaf roller, cabbage roller, etc.

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Jan 01, 2007

Here's a photo of the caterpillar this morning. He's definitely changing into something that will hopefully be recognizable.

Possibly armyworm? Not sure.

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Magpye NW Qtr, AR(Zone 6a) Jan 01, 2007

Here's one species, to 'see' if he comes close: the Tobacco Budworm

Definitely some similarities. They are extrememly variable in coloration AND because they breed continuously in Florida - I thought he may be a viable contender.

I'm still a lookin' tho' .. (hee)

- Magpye

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Magpye NW Qtr, AR(Zone 6a) Jan 01, 2007

Ohh geezers ..

Here's your Armyworm. And, just as you'd stated - quite possible!

- Magpye

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Jan 01, 2007

I wonder if waterlily leaves would be on that species diet? Interesting.

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