Saddleback Moth

Saddleback Moth (Order Lepeidoptera Family Limacodidae)

This caterpillar is found in the eastern and southern areas of North America and into South America. They habitat lowlands and temperate forests. As a mature moth they are a dull reddish brown colour. However, as caterpillars they are a deep purple-brown colour with saddle, edged with white. The Saddleback caterpillar has a pair of poisonous horn-like protrusions at either end of its body. [BM] {DC}