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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Sep 04, 2007

I was out watering and heard something hitting the leaves of the gardenias. It was a couple of dozen of these caterpillars, dropping like rain out of the trees above. Curious if someone recognizes them?
Thanks,
Deb

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fly_girl The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 04, 2007

It looks like this guy, Contracted Datana:

http://www.biosurvey.ou.edu/okwild/misc/condat.html


You should put him in the Bug Files, if you agree.

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Sep 04, 2007

Flygirl: Well done! I think you got it. I've caught his relatives eating my azaleas in the past, but this one apparently is less of an eater. :)
Thanks,
Deb

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fly_girl The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 04, 2007

It looks like they are related to the Walnut and Yellow-necked cats that are heavy defoliators. Many of them drop to the ground when they are ready to pupate, so wear a hat Deb! LOL

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