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Leconte's Haploa Caterpillar

Haploa lecontei

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Black caterpillar with tufts and yellow markings. It was about 3 cm long.

Habitat:

I found it in a mixed forest with lots of oak, hemlock, maple, and birch.

Reference Links:

Haploa lecontei - Wikipedia

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