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This caterpillar is eating my plumeria blooms as well as my pentas. Please help!
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Caterpillar identification #871040
Asked June 01, 2024, 10:36 AM EDT
This caterpillar is eating my plumeria blooms as well as my pentas. Please help!
Houston County Texas
Expert Response
Hello!
It appears that what you have is an early instar of a fall webworm caterpillar. They go through several stages each with varying appearances as they mature. If that is what it is you can find additional information on the links below.
Tent caterpillars and web worms April 8,2024 (fbmg.org)
Fall Webworm (psu.edu)
If you have any additional questions please contact us at the information below. Again thank you.
Regards,
Leslie, Larry, Jim & Lynn
Volunteers
It appears that what you have is an early instar of a fall webworm caterpillar. They go through several stages each with varying appearances as they mature. If that is what it is you can find additional information on the links below.
Tent caterpillars and web worms April 8,2024 (fbmg.org)
Fall Webworm (psu.edu)
If you have any additional questions please contact us at the information below. Again thank you.
Regards,
Leslie, Larry, Jim & Lynn
Volunteers
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners
Research and Gardening Help Desk Team
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