Azalea Caterpillar

About Azalea Caterpillar

These caterpillars, often found in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood, are recognized by their bright yellow bodies with black stripes and tufts of bristles. They feed aggressively on azalea leaves, causing significant defoliation that weakens the shrubs and diminishes their ornamental value. Early detection and treatment are essential to protect your landscape azaleas from severe damage.

Azalea Caterpillar is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Azalea Caterpillar regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.