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Dimorphic Pinion - Lithophane patefacta Pale green with yellow middorsal and subdorsal stripes. Mottled head capsule. Dorsal pinacula are white. Black U-shaped markings dorsally.<br /> <br /> Fun fact: The larvae are predatory and cannibalistic.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Maple in a mixed forest Geotagged,Lithophane,Lithophane patefacta,Spring,United States,branded pinion,caterpillar,dimorphic pinion,larva Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Dimorphic Pinion - Lithophane patefacta

Pale green with yellow middorsal and subdorsal stripes. Mottled head capsule. Dorsal pinacula are white. Black U-shaped markings dorsally.

Fun fact: The larvae are predatory and cannibalistic.

Habitat: Maple in a mixed forest

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Excellent FUN fact!

    Seriously, very attractive larva.     Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks :D Posted 4 years ago

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The Dimorphic Pinion

''Lithophane patefacta'', the dimorphic pinion, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America.

The MONA or Hodges number for ''Lithophane patefacta'' is 9886.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Dec 27, 2020. Captured Jun 6, 2020 22:57 in 94 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT 06812, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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