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Ctenucha virginica larva Ctenucha virginica (Virginia Ctenucha) larva (pale form) in a wetland with host plants including Sedge (Carex lacustris and other species) and Wild Iris (Iris versicolor). Ctenucha virginica,Ctenucha virginica larva,Geotagged,Iris versicolor,Spring,United States,Virginia Ctenucha,Wisconsin,carex,sedge,wetlands Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Ctenucha virginica larva

Ctenucha virginica (Virginia Ctenucha) larva (pale form) in a wetland with host plants including Sedge (Carex lacustris and other species) and Wild Iris (Iris versicolor).

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  1. What a beauty!! Posted 6 years ago
    1. This is the pale form but I guess they show up now and then. Posted 6 years ago

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The Virginia Ctenucha is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It is endemic to eastern North America, but has expanded its range westward. It inhabits wet meadows and open spaces with bushes from North Carolina to Canada east of the Rocky Mountains.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Mar 11, 2019. Captured Jun 9, 2016 15:31 in 3290 E Old No 105, Superior, WI 54880, USA.
  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/634s
  • ISO100
  • 4.2mm