Critters of the Week

Mature Milkweed Tiger Moth

Photo from Wikipedia

It was bound to happen. I miss identified this caterpillar as a Virginia Ctenucha.  Traci very politely informed of my mistake and let me know that this is a Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar. I’ve updated the information below and thanks again, Traci.

Where Spotted: Bryan Park
Common Name: Awww it’s a Fuzzy Wuzzy Caterpillar aka Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar
Scientific Name: Euchaetes egle
Length: Up to 35 mm

Quick Facts

• It is found from southern Canada and south through Texas and Florida in North America.
• This moth frequently uses milkweeds, as you’d expect from the name, (Asclepias spp.) and sometimes dogbane (Apocynum spp.) as larval host plants.
• They skeletonize whole leaves gregariously, leaving lacy leaf remnants.
• Mature caterpillars occur from June onwards

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Belvedere at Richmond SPCA

Yep, they whisper in my presence saying that I am just a big old puddle of love. I cannot help it because I LOVE PEOPLE! Certainly, I am not going deny anyone to pet me, to allow me to give out head butts and plenty of kisses. Nosireebob, I am the festively plump feline headed your way. Please call an adoption counselor to meet with me, it will be a romance for the ages!

Age: 3 years, 5 months
Gender: Neutered Male
Color: Orange / White
Declawed: No
ID: 44086454

Adopt Belvedere at Richmond SPCA

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To reduce visitor traffic, during the COVID-19 outbreak they are scheduling adoption appointments beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Please leave your phone number in a voicemail or email and an adoption counselor will call to set an appointment for you to meet with a pet. Email the adoption center or call 804-521-1307.