You can readily distinguish the caterpillars of H. scribona from E. acrea by the fact that only H. scribona has red bands between the abdominal segments, which are especially apparent when the caterpillar defensively rolls into a ball -Pedz wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 4:16 pm Hmm… two factors: I would say that it’s the Salt Marsh Moth because I too have seen these guys everywhere this year. It started at the eclipse. I have another in my yard that I’m watching. And also the images of the mature adult look like what I have.
Thank you for your time and help.
Also, the caterpillars of E. acrea are lighter in color, with the bristles along the sides of the body being shades of brown instead of black -