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Turbulent Phosphila Moth Caterpillars
Phosphila turbulenta
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Noctuidae. Subfamily: Noctuinae. Tribe: Phosphilini. An uncommon caterpillar/moth in my area. Black pinstripes with yellow/orange underneath. Cool black and white spotted "double" heads. Last instar. Host plant: Greenbrier. (Length: 1.25 inches?)
Habitat:
Open woodlands. I think if I recall correctly. It was at the beginning of the path into my woods from the yard.
Notes:
Found this one photo on a forgotten external hard drive just a few minutes ago. I thought at first these were sawfly larvae.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 31, 2013
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