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RE: Puss Moth Caterpillar


In case you were wondering to identify the Saddle Back caterpillar

 

 

Nasty little creature. Beware.

 

Gina

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Autmirislvr@aol.com [mailto:Autmirislvr@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 3:17 PM
To: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [iris-photos] Puss Moth Caterpillar

 

In a message dated 8/29/2004 11:11:42 AM Central Standard Time, jjnettles@comporium.net writes:


We find them on Our Iris and
Cannas early in the spring, usually after a rain. BAD
NEWS........................


First time I saw the 'saddle back' was in the fall.  It was hiding in a bunch of fallen leaves.  Don't remember the other as to time, but seem to recall it was fall also.  They do carry a punch.  Not something you WANT to repeat. 

Betty W. in South-central KY Zone 6
Bridge In Time Iris Garden@website:
www.thegardensite.com/irises/bridgeintime/
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