Datana major... by marlboromaam

Datana major...

My poor azalea's have been ravaged by this wriggling mass of creatures. I thought well heck - maybe they'll be beautiful butterflies later on... Uh, no. They'll become the strangest weirdest moths I've ever seen! Commonly known as azalea caterpillar.

More info here - https://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?guide=Caterpillars
I can't get over how many there are on one bush!
October 8th, 2020  
@milaniet They had it covered and naked of leaves in a day. Will need a good trimming in November.
October 8th, 2020  
just love how the have red feet . I really start to think that they are cute.
October 8th, 2020  
@dutchothotmailcom LOL! Red feet, heads and butts too!
October 8th, 2020  
Love this close up of these hungry critters.
October 8th, 2020  
they are however quite awesome looking
October 8th, 2020  
Great colours.
October 8th, 2020  
@ludwigsdiana Thanks, Diana!

@koalagardens They are. =)

@wakelys Thanks, Susan!
October 8th, 2020  
Great clarity in this.
October 8th, 2020  
@mittens Thank you!
October 8th, 2020  
They are colorful and hairy things.
October 10th, 2020  
@kvphoto And hungry too! LOL! Thanks, KV!
October 10th, 2020  
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