Caterpillar Identification - Ask Extension
I have some caterpillars that have destroyed my Lupinus. I was wondering if you can identify.
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Caterpillar Identification #875288
Asked June 29, 2024, 6:41 PM EDT
I have some caterpillars that have destroyed my Lupinus. I was wondering if you can identify.
El Paso County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Elizabeth,
Those are the larvae of the Purple-Lined Sallow (Pyrrhia exprimens). If they're causing enough of a problem for you, just hand-remove them. These caterpillars are rarely numerous enough to warrant chemical control.
