Q: What are these caterpillars I am finding on my azaleas? I picked off 47 yesterday.

A: Wow, 47 caterpillars from one bush; that is amazing. The caterpillar you brought into the office is the azalea caterpillar, Datana major. It is found in Florida from July through October on azaleas (Rhododendron spp.). Often, the caterpillars ... READ MORE