Yellow Caterpillar With Black Hair. Even though some black caterpillars may look unsightly and unappealing they turn into beautiful butterflies or moths. Looking at pictures of this spotted caterpillar it is easy to see how it got its common name.
Even though some black caterpillars may look unsightly and unappealing they turn into beautiful butterflies or moths. Short tufts of yellow hairs cover its body and there are clumps of jet black hairs running the length of its back. At an early stage of development this caterpillar is a bright yellow color but as it ages it becomes paler and finally turns white.
One of the smallest of the furry caterpillars that only reaches 1 2 5 cm in length.
These furry little guys eat all kinds of plants and weeds which means that they can be found almost anywhere. A range of colors anywhere from solid beige or rust to a striking black yellow black pattern with long white hair pencils. Some species of caterpillars are black and fuzzy with hair like spines. Looking at pictures of this spotted caterpillar it is easy to see how it got its common name.