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Spring clean up

19 years ago

While cleaning out my flowerbeds I have found quite a few largish catterpillars. I would guess that they have been 1 1/2" or so long and failry plump. This afternoon my three year old found one and decided he needed to bring it inside because it was cold. Any idea what he found? Is it something we are going to be able to raise? He is completely fascinated by catterpillars right now so it would be very cool for him if we are able to keep it.

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zebz
19 years ago
I'm pretty sure that's a grub. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Here is a link that might be useful: grub images
MissSherry
19 years ago
I believe it's a large yellow underwing/noctua pronuba, which is actually a cutworm introduced from Europe. They're real common in the northeast, and the caterpillars show up frequently in winter thaws.
MissSherry

Here is a link that might be useful: Large Yellow Underwing Caterpillar
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susanlynne48
19 years ago
Of course, I love the moths, and this is really a pretty one, IMHO. I've attached a picture of the adult moth.

Susan

Here is a link that might be useful: Large Yellow Underwing Moth

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