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Hitched Arch Caterpillar - Melanchra adjuncta The caterpillars of this species have two forms: green or brown. Both forms have dark diagonal markings dorsally and ventrolaterally, in addition to a white dorsal line. The head has 3 white, dorsal lines. The 8th abdominal segment is humped.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural garden Geotagged,Hitched Arch,Melanchra adjuncta,Summer,United States,caterpillar Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Hitched Arch Caterpillar - Melanchra adjuncta

The caterpillars of this species have two forms: green or brown. Both forms have dark diagonal markings dorsally and ventrolaterally, in addition to a white dorsal line. The head has 3 white, dorsal lines. The 8th abdominal segment is humped.

Habitat: Rural garden

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The Hitched Arch

"Melanchra adjuncta", the hitched arch, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for "Melanchra adjuncta" is 10292.

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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 Mar 10, 2020. Captured Sep 13, 2019 11:03 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.