Observation date: August 02, 2023
Submitted by: Rykrousey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I’ve been gardening for a long time and I’ve never seen a caterpillar like this. It’s eating a purple ruffle basil plant. About 3 inches long with a black body, white splotches, and orange where spiky gray/white hair like needles stick out.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 05, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.