Posted by Mike Ramy on September 27, 2014 at 2:58 PM
This i-phone image was sent to me to try and identify. A dozen or so of these were found eating the leaves off a rose bush in the foothills of north Georgia. Any I D help would be appreciated, Thanks
Posted by Buck Ward on September 27, 2014 at 3:02 PM
Saddleback caterpillar, Sibine stimulea. Becomes a large brown moth. Careful, it stings.
Posted by Mark Seaver on September 27, 2014 at 7:49 PM
I've seen these on occasion in MD, Mike. They are quite striking, but as Buck indicates those barbs can sting.
Posted by Marc Ward on September 28, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Been stung twice this year... sorta' like a low-grade wasp sting. They are quite distinctive when off the plant, but are hard to see while eating your favorite maple bonsai.
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