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Ruby Quaker Moth

Orthosia rubescens

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

Stocky caterpillar with a mottled gray/white upper half of body. Underside is translucent green with a broad white lateral stripe separating the green from the gray. First image is defensive position. (more images to follow)

Habitat:

Campground within temperate forest.

Reference Links:

Species Orthosia rubescens - Ruby Quaker - Hodges#10487 - BugGuide.Net

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