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donnerville Damascus, MD(Zone 7a) Aug 18, 2008

These caterpillars are turning hibiscus leaves into nets. Can anybody please tell me what they are? If they are butterfly caterpillars, I will keep them there. At the moment, they are a bit less than half an inch in length. Thanks.

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 18, 2008

They're Hibiscus Sawfly larvae. If you grow hollyhocks, they'll go after them too. Big pest.


http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/901/

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donnerville Damascus, MD(Zone 7a) Aug 18, 2008

Thank you for the quick reply. I will get rid of them tonight.

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