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Grapeleaf Skeletonizer

Harrisina americana

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Field Notes

Description:

6 legs. Full black body. Orange head. 2 antennas covered with "hairs".

Habitat:

Backyard. Found in local area near school.

Species ID Suggestions

Grapeleaf Skeletonizer

Harrisina americana
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (3)
James McNair
Cameron check the link from Jakubko. Not rare I am afraid. Read link, great information.
CameronPalermo
Is it rare? Because if it is then it really was an amazing find. All three photos are of different Grapeleafs.
Jacob Gorneau
Amazing find! http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/fruit/grapeleaf_skeletonizer.htm

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PublishedApril 17, 2014

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