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Ctenucha virginica larva Ctenucha virginica larva in a temporarily flooded pool. I did rescue this insect and several of its cohorts and placed them on dry ground in the sun. Ctenucha virginica,Ctenucha virginica larva,Geotagged,Spring,United States,Virginia Ctenucha,caterpillar,moth larva Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Ctenucha virginica larva

Ctenucha virginica larva in a temporarily flooded pool. I did rescue this insect and several of its cohorts and placed them on dry ground in the sun.

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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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By Gary B

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Uploaded Mar 29, 2019. Captured Mar 28, 2019 15:40 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.5
  • 1/395s
  • ISO100
  • 30mm