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Unexpected Cycnia (larva)

Cycnia inopinatus

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth is found from the Central Plains states to the east coast.

Habitat:

Wooded area with nearby ponds

Notes:

Found on milkweed

Reference Links:

Species Cycnia inopinatus - Unexpected Cycnia - Hodges#8228 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Unexpected Cycnia

Cycnia inopinatus

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (5)
Aaron_G
Thanks! I looked it up a while back in my giant caterpillar book but didn't mark the page. Now I need to search all over again. :-(
Jacob Gorneau
Looks much like some members of the Acronicta genus of moths. This definitely is a moth caterpillar, so you are more than welcome to add it to the "Moths of the World Mission."

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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