Red-humped caterpillars are gregarious. Here is a late instar group on Redbud. They completely defoliated a 6' tree.
by DiOhio Jan 21, 2007 7:25 PM
A Red-humped caterpillar that just molted. His clear (with black) shed skin is to the left of him. August 9, 2004.
by DiOhio Jan 21, 2007 7:31 PM
found Sept.3. 2008 Bayville, NJ, 08721 on decorative crab apple tree.
by watisdat Sep 8, 2008 2:45 PM
I found 3 dozens of these caterpillars on my young Redbud.
by Lily_love Sep 18, 2008 1:31 PM