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Azalea Caterpillars: Red-Headed Defoliators Controlled by Bt

Azalea caterpillar (Datana major) clusters on limb tips in autumn, making a “C” shape when disturbed. They defoliate random branches but won’t kill the plant. Spray with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) or wait for hornets and wasps to prey on them. A caterpillar field guide is recommended for hobbyists.

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