Spotted Apatelodes Moth Larva (Apatelodes torrefacta)

On Vaccinium pallidum plants in a pine forest in Floyd County, GA.

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Ruth Spigelman

Lion

Beautifully shot Lisa. Delightful little character, love the lemon yellow. So many cats like this look incredibly appealing to touch, yet always best to avoid! Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Ruth! Yes, I avoid touching the prickly or fuzzy cats! So pretty, but not something I want to pet! Posted 6 years ago

The Spotted Apatelodes

Apatelodes torrefacta, or Spotted Apatelodes, is a species of moth in the Bombycidae family. It is found from Maine and southern Ontario to Florida, west to Texas, and north to Wisconsin. Adults are on wing from May to August. There are two generations per year in the south and one in the north.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling