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Moth Larva

Heliothinae

Photo by HemaShah
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Description:

I saw this caterpillar fast asleep on this wild flower ,on my morning hike.

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Comments (6)
HemaShah
interesting read for caterpillar lovers. http://mag.audubon.org/articles/nature/mockingbird-syndrome-found-insects
HemaShah
http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabambc/construct-species-page.asp?sp=Pyrgus-communis
HemaShah
Pyrgus communis, caterpillar?
HemaShah
Alice,caterpillar sightings are so rare. It was about 9 in the morning and warming up. Interesting if it is going into coccoon stage. Have not see many to understand what is going on.
alicelongmartin
Interesting! Are you sure that it is not going into the Cocoon stage?
HemaShah
does not look like a Common Buckeye or American painted lady,caterpillar.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2013

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