i’ve noticed the leaves on my 1yr cherry blossom sapling disappearing. upon checking the undersides, i find these bastards. what are they and what can i do about it? by rvyjo horticulture 3 Comments MappleOrchard 9 months ago Google lens says that they are most likely [Saddleback Caterpillars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddleback_caterpillar) Be careful touching them with bare fingers! They are supposed to have a nasty sting. SilverPear9534 9 months ago sorry, we have 60 year old cherry trees, I’d be concerned too. They are wicked cute though.. oceanveins 9 months ago Those are saddleback caterpillars which are venomous and should not be touched. How defoliated is your cherry? Write A CommentYou must be logged in to post a comment.
MappleOrchard 9 months ago Google lens says that they are most likely [Saddleback Caterpillars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddleback_caterpillar) Be careful touching them with bare fingers! They are supposed to have a nasty sting.
SilverPear9534 9 months ago sorry, we have 60 year old cherry trees, I’d be concerned too. They are wicked cute though..
oceanveins 9 months ago Those are saddleback caterpillars which are venomous and should not be touched. How defoliated is your cherry?
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Google lens says that they are most likely [Saddleback Caterpillars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddleback_caterpillar)
Be careful touching them with bare fingers! They are supposed to have a nasty sting.
sorry, we have 60 year old cherry trees, I’d be concerned too. They are wicked cute though..
Those are saddleback caterpillars which are venomous and should not be touched. How defoliated is your cherry?