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Ochre Dagger Moth

Acronicta morula

Photo by Christine Y.
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41.4815, -73.2132

Field Notes

Description:

Green and black caterpillar with short setae.

Habitat:

I spotted this caterpillar on a boardwalk going through a wetland habitat in a mostly deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Species Acronicta morula - Ochre Dagger Moth - Hodges#9236 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Ochre Dagger Moth

Acronicta morula

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ForestDragon
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PublishedJuly 27, 2013

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