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Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar

Lochmaeus manteo

Photo by CEJ
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Field Notes

Description:

About 2 to 3 cm long. Vivid green, with a white stripe down dorsal, with yellow stripes on both sides of the dorsal white stripe. On its large head are black and white stripes on both sides, running from the front of its head to the back of its head.

Notes:

Was found on a shed door near woods.

Reference Links:

Lochmaeus manteo - Wikipedia, Species Lochmaeus manteo - Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth - Hodges#7998 - Bu…

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2019

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