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Spiny Looper (Phigalia titea) vs. Ant I saw dozens of these caterpillars on deciduous trees in this forest. They were everywhere. The caterpillar in this photo was have an unlucky day. It was still alive, battling the ant, but it was losing the fight and was leaking hemolymph (insect &quot;blood&quot;) from multiple spots on its head and body.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest Geotagged,Phigalia,Phigalia titea,Spiny looper,Spring,United States,caterpillar,larva Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Spiny Looper (Phigalia titea) vs. Ant

I saw dozens of these caterpillars on deciduous trees in this forest. They were everywhere. The caterpillar in this photo was have an unlucky day. It was still alive, battling the ant, but it was losing the fight and was leaking hemolymph (insect "blood") from multiple spots on its head and body.

Habitat: Mixed forest

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The Spiny looper

"Phigalia titea", the spiny looper or half-wing moth, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Pieter Cramer in 1780. The average wingspan is about 34 mm.

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

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Uploaded May 20, 2025. Captured May 16, 2025 10:19 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm

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