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Tulip-tree beauty Caterpillar - Epimecis hortaria Habitat: Mixed forest Epimecis hortaria,Geotagged,Spring,Tulip-tree beauty,United States,caterpillar,epimecis,geometridae,larva Click/tap to enlarge

    comments (4)

  1. So odd-shaped! Posted 2 years ago
    1. Yep - like a humpback. Posted 2 years ago
  2. Pretty well camouflaged Posted 2 years ago
    1. Indeed. Posted 2 years ago

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"Epimecis hortaria", the tulip-tree beauty, is a moth species of the Ennominae subfamily found in North America. It is found throughout New England south to Florida and west to Texas and Missouri. They can be seen flying from late March to early October. Adults are nocturnal and are attracted to lights.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Jul 3, 2023. Captured Jun 16, 2023 09:03 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm