caterpillar eating aspen

Discussion in 'Garden Pest Management and Identification' started by allelopath, Jul 23, 2006.

  1. allelopath

    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I saw this beautiful thing eating leaves on an aspen. Its not a forest tent caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria)...What is it?
     

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    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    not sure who it is but I like the picture!
     
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    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I think it is Nymphalis antiopa (mourning cloak)
     
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