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Pumpkin Looper

Caenurgina crassiuscula

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A highly variable caterpillar in the Noctuidae family of Owlet caterpillars, the color of Caenurgina crassiuscula ranges from a pumpkin orange to a blackish coloring. The extra set of prolegs suggests Noctuidae over Geometridae.

Habitat:

Grasses, commonly feed on clover.

Notes:

Also known as Clover Looper.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Jacob Gorneau
Thank you, Francis, Phil, Carol, and Adarsha for your very nice comments!
Phil_S
Great spotting! I love the detail on the third photo.

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PublishedOctober 18, 2012

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