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orange with long black hair (Oleander caterpillar)

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Oleander caterpillar
by: SWFL

These guys can destroy an oleander in days. I have to pick them off or I would never get a bloom. Never thought I would hate to see a caterpillar, but these changed my mind. I spray them with a watered down dog flea shampoo to get them off my bush.
Oleander caterpillar
by: Moni

Sue
Your caterpillar is a tiger moth called the oleander caterpillar. The moth is also called the polka-dot wasp moth. This caterpillar feeds on oleander and devil's potato. It is found in scrub woodlands, fields, and other open areas of Florida. Mature caterpillars are found year round.
It turns into a striking moth that is black with white spots. This is one of the day flying moths (most moths fly at night). Adults feed on nectar of flowers especially asters.
Here are some photos of adults and larva. http://bugguide.net/node/view/6488/bgimage

In light to moderate caterpillar infestations, damage to leaves is seen as small holes chewed between leaf veins. In severe cases this caterpillar can strip the shrub of leaves and small stems in a short time period. However,

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