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Caterpillar Cadaver I don&#039;t know what has infected this caterpillar. It was stuck to the leaf in an inverted, v-shape, which makes me wonder if it was infected with NPV (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus). But, it could also be something entirely different.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest Geotagged,Summer,United States,caterpillar,caterpillar cadaver Click/tap to enlarge

Caterpillar Cadaver

I don't know what has infected this caterpillar. It was stuck to the leaf in an inverted, v-shape, which makes me wonder if it was infected with NPV (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus). But, it could also be something entirely different.

Habitat: Mixed forest

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    A shame, but interesting. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Nature can be harsh. Posted 5 years ago
  3. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    Gnarly!! I'm curious about the possibility of NPV as well! Posted 5 years ago

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 13, 2020. Captured Sep 13, 2019 11:27 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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