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Synchlora, aerata or perhaps frondaria caterpillar covers itself with bits of debris to avoid detection. Synchlora aerata,Wavy-lined emerald moth Click/tap to enlarge

Synchlora, aerata or perhaps frondaria

caterpillar covers itself with bits of debris to avoid detection.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    These caterpillars are so cool. Was this photo taken in Texas? If yes, then I don't think the species can be determined without rearing it to adulthood. The distribution of Synchlora aerata overlaps with that of Synchlora frondaria and the larvae are very similar. Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Slowbutsteady's profile
      Slowbutsteady
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      In Texas Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Ok, that makes it tricky, lol. Sorry I can't get it to species. Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago

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Uploaded Aug 26, 2023. Captured Oct 17, 2021 10:55.
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  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/18.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm

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