Hebrew Caterpillar
The Hebrew (Polygrammate hebraeicum) is a fairly abundant species of caterpillar in my neck of the woods. Typically, the green, earlier instars are seen resting on the undersides of tupelo leaves.
During the last stage of development, the caterpillar will transform into this blue-gray phase to mimic the trunk of the host tree, where it will burrow to pupate.
Catoctin Mountains (Catoctin Furnace Quad)
Frederick County, Maryland
July 29, 2022
0959
Hebrew Caterpillar
The Hebrew (Polygrammate hebraeicum) is a fairly abundant species of caterpillar in my neck of the woods. Typically, the green, earlier instars are seen resting on the undersides of tupelo leaves.
During the last stage of development, the caterpillar will transform into this blue-gray phase to mimic the trunk of the host tree, where it will burrow to pupate.
Catoctin Mountains (Catoctin Furnace Quad)
Frederick County, Maryland
July 29, 2022
0959