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    4700 – Acharia stimulea, 

    Saddleback Caterpillar Moth

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    Acharia stimulea,  Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
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    Acharia stimulea,  Saddleback Caterpillar Moth larva

    Distribution Chart

    K. Largo   Marath. Ba. Hond     B.P.K.   No Name  Sck. Isd.    K. West
    Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island

    Adult Flight Chart

    Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
      Jan.       Feb.     Mar.     Apr.    May     Jun.      Jul.       Aug.     Sep.     Oct.     Nov.     Dec.

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    General Species Information

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    Host Plant: Polyphagous, grasses, palms, citrus etc…

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    Historical Range: Eastern USA

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    Our Experience with this Species: This species is not common at lights however the larva is often encountered more frequently than the adult. We have only seen the adults of the species on Key Largo in April and November but it is likely present more commonly than it does appear at lights

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    Notes: The caterpillar of this species bares the markings for which it gets its name. Its spines pack a very powerful and painful sting. Stings from this species feel much like a localized burn and pain lasts for several hours. They should not be handled

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