Ceanothus Silk Moth by Paula Knoll
Hyalophora euryalus
Ceanothus Silk Moth larve or Caterpillar
Images © Paula Knoll 2006

Family Saturniidae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Juaquapin Creek Loop 6/11/2006

A Hyalophora euryalus caterpillar, late in one of multiple larval instar stages. The adult moth is focused on reproduction, having a short life span caused by atrophied mouthparts.


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