Schizura ipomoeae - Morning-glory Prominent

Schizura ipomoeae - Morning-glory Prominent

Watauga Co., NC 7/2/12

Schizura ipomoeae - Morning-glory Prominent

Watauga Co., NC 7/2/12

Schizura ipomoeae - Morning-glory Prominent

Watauga Co., NC 7/2/12

Schizura ipomoeae - Morning-glory Prominent

Carroll Co., VA 7/2/06

Schizura ipomoeae - Morning-glory Prominent

Madison Co., NC 7/28/12

Schizura ipomoeae - Morning-glory Prominent caterpillar

The caterpillars are very distinctive, with a green patch obscuring their shape. This one was munching on a Red Maple leaf. Their host plants include various species of woody plants, as well as morning-glory.

Umstead State Park, Wake Co., NC 7/24/13

Schizura ipomoeae - Morning-glory Prominent caterpillar

Umstead State Park, Wake Co., NC 7/24/13

Schizura ipomoeae - Morning-glory Prominent caterpillar

Umstead State Park, Wake Co., NC 7/24/13

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