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Large Tolype

Tolype velleda

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

This caterpillar really becomes invisible when flattened to an oak tree limb.

Habitat:

Backyard...it fell on my shirt while I was moving a downed limb.

Species ID Suggestions

Large Tolype

Tolype velleda

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (6)
ceherzog
That's true...there do seem to be a lot of fuzzy caterpillars here. Lots of trees and moths about.
alicelongmartin
My word Claire, you do come up with the fuzziest looking creatures there in SC!
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PublishedJuly 29, 2011

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