Saddleback Caterpillar Animal Pictures
Acharia stimulea
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The saddleback caterpillar (Acharia stimulea) is the larva of a Limacodid moth. Its venomous spines deliver potent sting. Large yellow eye spots further deter predators.
Saddleback caterpillars prefer habitats with ornamental shrubs and shade trees.
saddleback caterpillar
The saddleback caterpillar is a species native to North America and Mexico.
Saddleback Caterpillar (Acharia Stimulea) Wild
Once they transform into moths, they are a dark brown color. However, the dot remains, but it is only visible when the moth opens its wings.
