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Armyworm

Spodoptera sp.

Photo by Gaby3
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Field Notes

Description:

Armyworm, Spodoptera sp. Can't identify species.

Habitat:

Unplowed field, rural deciduous area, Clermont County

Notes:

Fun fact: They get their common name from the way they mow down foliage like little wiggly soldiers.

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Comments (2)
Gaby3
Thanks! :) I just discovered the site yesterday, but I have a year's worth of insect pictures that I've identified already, so figured I'd start uploading a few a day. Caterpillars are a particular favorite of mine. <3
Mark Ridgway
Wow you have been on some caterpillar hunt. Welcome to Project Noah.

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PublishedApril 12, 2017

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