Butterflies, Moths, Dragonflies & Damselflies of Dayton, Ohio

MOTH CATERPILLAR GROUP #5

This is the caterpillar of the Yellow-collared Scape Moth. The adult moths are abundant throughout our area in late summer and fall. I have seen several of the caterpillars feeding on spike-rush at Oakes Quarry in Fairborn. 

This is a Clear Dagger moth caterpillar. Note the yellow markings on the top of its head. I found this caterpillar waiting on my doorstep when I got home from the store one day. 

This is a Hag Moth caterpillar, also known as a "Monkey Slug". These caterpillars wave their "arms" like an octopus when moving. This is another one of the stinging caterpillars that you want to avoid touching. Photographed at Twin Creek MetroPark.