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Southern Emerald Moth caterpillar

Synchlora frondaria

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

It may be difficult to see, but there really is a caterpillar on this flower. Caterpillars of this species decorate themselves with flower petals and other plant bits to help camouflage themselves from predators.

Habitat:

Flower garden in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Reference Links:

Species Synchlora frondaria - Southern Emerald Moth - Hodges#7059 - BugGuide.Net

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