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Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar

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September 2025:
Milkweed tussock moth caterpillar (Euchaetes egle) feeding on Rose milkweed (Asclepias incarnata).

Handle milkweed tussock moth caterpillars with gloved hands as the caterpillars have urticating hairs that can result in an uncomfortable rash.

Surprise Lily

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Surprise LilyLycoris squamigera This year the Surprise Lily suddenly reappeared in my yard (seaside near Exmore) the last week of … Read more

Room for Fleabanes

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I know daisy fleabane (Erigeron species), as a wildflower, but until recently did not make room for this plant in … Read more

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