The larva is not particularly venomous, although it will cause significant skin irritation when touched. American Dagger MothĪcronicta americana is a distinctive wooly white caterpillar, with fine white hairs and a pair of jet-black tufts at the middle and the tail end. The larvae can be identified by unique color patterns but they’re mostly white or light yellow.
The Banded Tussock Moth eats foliage on shrubs and trees and can easily be found on the upper surface. They’re found in the deciduous trees and shrubs of Michigan and sometimes extend beyond its borders. Banded Tussock MothĪ wooly caterpillar that usually appears late summer through fall, the Halysidota tessellaris only has a single generation that arrives in July. They do not sting and are usually between 20 to 45 millimeters long. Spotted apatelodes are often found on oak, ash, and maple trees. Specific markers for the Spotted Apatelodes caterpillar include black-gray spines on its head and body. Spotted Apatelodes CaterpillarĪ color-changing wooly caterpillar, the Apatelodes torrefacta is brilliant white in its early stages and gradually turns bright yellow as it ages.
Let’s take a look at the 9 most common wooly white caterpillars around and how to identify them. Virginian Tiger Moth Wooly white caterpillar
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