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Hibiscus Sawfly Caterpillar

Atomacera decepta

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Green caterpillars with black heads.

Habitat:

On a post next to a river.

Notes:

Thanks to gatorfellows for the ID!

Reference Links:

Species Atomacera decepta - Hibiscus Sawfly - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Hibiscus sawfly larvae

Atomacera decepta

Reference Link
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PublishedMay 30, 2013

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