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Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar

Lochmaeus manteo

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Description:

The final instar of the variable oakleaf caterpillar, probably getting ready for its flight in October. The defensive spray from the nodes on this little things shoulders can blister human skin, so handle with care!

Habitat:

Found on the low reaching branches of a laurel oak tree, near dusk in mid September.

Notes:

Additional Resource(s): Butterflies and Moths: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Lochmaeus-manteo | Moth Photographer's Group: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=7998

Reference Links:

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth-Encyclopedia of Life, Lochmaeus manteo - Wikipedia, Species Lochmaeus manteo - Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth - Hodges#7998 - Bu…

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PublishedSeptember 25, 2019

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