Hyphantria cunea
Hodges #8140
Northern Race with black head, yellowish body with dark dorsal stripe and long

whitish hairs arisig from black and orange tubercles located along sides.
Nest view showing caterpillars skeletonizing leaves.
Auburn, Alabama
Note: This caterpillar is a pest of a number of ornamental trees and shrubs as well as of several agricultural crops. The larvae feed in huge nests and are able to completely defoliate trees and shrubs.