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Luna moth caterpillar

Actias luna

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Field Notes

Description:

Large, neon green caterpillar found outside Lake Tobias

Habitat:

Found inside Lake Tobias on a railing near the black bears

Notes:

Thanks to Liam for ID

Species ID Suggestions

Luna Moth

Actias luna

Reference Link
Liam
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Comments (5)
Carol Snow Milne
Fantastic!!! I never saw a Luna Moth caterpillar before myself.

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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PublishedMarch 8, 2013

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