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The Half-wing

Phigalia titea

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

larger inchworm caterpillar, about 1.25", black pinstripes running length of the body

Habitat:

temperate forest

Notes:

I spotted this in Heartland Forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Half-wing

Phigalia titea

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ForestDragon
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Comments (3)
ForestDragon
On that particular camping trip in May here on Long Island. :)
Dan Doucette
Oh cool. Thanks for the ID. That was your favorite caterpillar on your camping trip?
ForestDragon
I found one of these in May. They are really attractive little caterpillars! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/26288003

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Wildlife of the Niagara Region
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Ontario Wildlife

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PublishedNovember 15, 2013

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