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Forum: Insect and Spider IdentificationReplies: 3, Views: 42
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phoenixwomyn
Hartford, WI

July 21, 2008
9:06 PM

Post #5298978

I saw this little caterpillar this a.m., and i'm fascinated by him! Who is he???

Brooke

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suunto
Sinks Grove, WV

July 21, 2008
9:40 PM

Post #5299231

I believe that this is a camouflaged looper, Synchlora aerata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), see [HYPERLINK@ourfcs.friendscentral.org] and [HYPERLINK@www.duke.edu] for representative images. These larvae attach bits of whatever plant part they are feeding upon to their body, using specialized setae. The adults are small green moths known as wavy-lined emeralds - see [HYPERLINK@www.acleris.com] for an image.
philomel
Termes d'Armagnac
(France)
(Zone 8a)


July 22, 2008
6:17 AM

Post #5300570

Cool!
Thanks for the info and links suunto.
I've only seen caddis fly larvae, which do similar but underwater...
phoenixwomyn
Hartford, WI

July 22, 2008
8:18 AM

Post #5300811

That is so cool. Thank you so much for your help!

Brooke

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