4700 – Acharia stimulea, 

Saddleback Caterpillar Moth

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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

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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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