http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eumorpha_pandorus
Sounds like you have a Pandora sphinx mothcaterpillar.
a wooly bear caterpillar
The distinguishing feature of a black caterpillar with a white stripe in the middle is the prominent white stripe running along its body.
The insect you are describing is likely the cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae). The adults have a white fuzzy head with black spots and their wings are white with black spots as well. They are known to feed on poisonous ragwort plants in their caterpillar stage.
the Buff-Tip Moth caterpillar has black stripes, yellow stripes, and fine white hairs or spikes coming off of it. These are generally about 2.5 inches long and eat oak, maple, elm, and hazel leaves.
There are many different kinds of caterpillars. There is a specific website that is designed to tell you what kind of caterpillar it is. The website is http://www.discoverlife.org/20/q?guide=Caterpillars.
It is difficult to determine the time based on the information provided.
It can be a Monarch caterpillar or a Northern Florida caterpillar.
A Dalmatian has black spots and white skin
You may have discovered a Black and White "Dancing" caterpillar, but without an actual photo comparison it is hard to tell. There are thousands of different caterpillars with brightly colored spots, spikes, and fur.ÊÊ
The brown caterpillar with white spots plays a significant role in the ecosystem as it serves as a food source for various predators, helping to maintain the balance of the food chain. Additionally, the caterpillar plays a role in pollination and nutrient cycling through its interactions with plants.
The color pattern of a white, yellow, and black caterpillar is typically alternating bands or stripes of these colors along its body.
The name of the red bug with white and black spots is the ladybug.