Early instar larvae of the azalea caterpillar moth (Datana major). As the curious formation of its common name suggests, this critter is more notable for its larval phases than its somewhat dull adult stage. These caterpillars will become more vividly colored in later instars.
I hope they eat fast. We leave for Flagstaff in just four days.
Photographed on my Formosa azaleas, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Please click photo for full view.
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They will eventually look something more like this.
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