Acharia stimulea

Acharia stimulea
Saddleback Caterpillar Moth

Acharia stimulea: Taxonomy | Photographs

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Acharia stimulea Acharia stimulea
Edgewater, FL
November 25, 2002
Photo contributed by Karl Rehbaum
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Photo added to site: Nov 27 2002


Acharia stimulea Acharia stimulea - Note the braconid wasp cocoons (Family: Braconidae; Order: Hymenoptera) that are attached to the caterpillar. The braconid wasp larvae feed on the caterpillar from the inside until they're ready to emerge through small holes that they make. The purple flower bulb next to the caterpillar is a morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea).
Tallahassee, FL
October, 2000
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
Full-sized photo: 122 kB
Photo added to site: (before 2002)


Acharia stimulea Acharia stimulea - This is the same caterpillar as in the above photo.
Tallahassee, FL
October, 2000
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
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Photo added to site: (before 2002)


Acharia stimulea Acharia stimulea - This is the same caterpillar as in the above photo.
Tallahassee, FL
October, 2000
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman
Full-sized photo: 124 kB
Photo added to site: (before 2002)