Saddleback
Acharia stimulea fam. Limacodidae (Hodges#4700)
Host plant: Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Date found: ~02, Aug, 2025
Location found: Trail of Tears State park, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Notes: Three caterpillars were found at this date and location. One was found on pawpaw (Asimina triloba) and two on sassafras (Sassafras albidum).
A Thousand Acres of Silphiums 
Amazing job on these, Bill. The main image, has more pink/salmon colored than the others. Is it due to it being the front end or hind quarters?
Thanks Miguel. The main image is the head end. I’m not sure why the color difference. Maybe just variations in white balance?