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Luna moth caterpillar

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Field Notes

Description:

Huge! With a purple forked 'tail'.

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus moth caterpillar

Antheraea polyphemus

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ScientiaGulo
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Comments (1)
hayde
I do not know why, but I have a soft spot for caterpillars. This one is beautifully green, with a matte finish :) Great spotting. Welcome one Project Noah!
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2011

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