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Red Headed catepillars

21 years ago

Hello..I just noticed my potentlla bush with these red heads and 4 bumps on their backs and all different sizes eating. Two black antennas in the front and tail. What do I do? I have never had these before and I didn't think anything bothered that bush at all!

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Crazy_Gardener
21 years ago
I'm wondering if its more of a brownish-copper head, than red?

Lycaena dorcas Dorcas Copper caterpillars do feed on the leaves of cinquefoils (Potentilla spp).

I'm trying to look for a photo of the caterpillar, but can't seem to find one ;)

Sharon

Here is a link that might be useful: Lycaena dorcas
artesianhill
Original Author
21 years ago
Hi and thanks but someone on garden clinic id it as the "White Marked Tussock" caterpillar and sent a photo. Can't seem to load image, but it sure is him. thanks, though.
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