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Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth

Parasa indetermina

Photo by Musicwolf
Published on Project Noah
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34.4863, -79.1968

Field Notes

Description:

Small moth, just over a half inch in length. Bold green saddle markings on dark brown. Green fuzzy head.

Habitat:

Clearing in a mixed forest near wetlands.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Musicwolf
Thank you Marta - - it sat there all day long and I finally had to go get my camera and document it ;).

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Wildlife of Robeson County, NC

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PublishedAugust 16, 2014

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