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Hickory Horned Devil

Citheronia regalis

Photo by tomk3886
Published on Project Noah
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30.5168, -84.1048

Field Notes

Description:

Large green caterpillar. With orange and black spines, black spines and black patches behind head.

Habitat:

Found in a forest with abundant hickories and sweetgums. Which are some of its host plants.

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