Io Moth Caterpillar
Automeris io (larva)
Io moth caterpillars live on the leaves of trees and shrubs in eastern North American woodlands, gardens, and forest edges. They feed on foliage, especially leaves of oak, maple, willow, and other broadleaf plants. When disturbed, the bright green caterpillar raises its body and exposes branching, stinging spines that can irritate predators and people.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Io Moth Caterpillar
- ?
- Io Moth