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Speckled green fruitworm moth (larva)
Orthosia hibisci
36.7473, -95.9808
Field Notes
Description:
Larvae attack decidious trees and shrubs including: apple, crabapple, cherries, plums, poplar, maple, willow and white birch. They overwinter in the pupa stage. The adults are among the first moths to emerge in March or April. Larva are full grown by early June where they dig into the soil and pupate. One generation a year. (information from BugGuide)
Habitat:
Suburban backyard
Notes:
Found on butterfly bush
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