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Datana - Datana contracta
Copyright © 2005 Lynette Elliott

Datana - Datana contracta
Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
August 17, 2004
Here is another group of Datana(I think). These were not fully grown, so I am guessing that their necks turn yellow as they get older... or is there a Datana with a fully black neck?

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Contributed by Lynette Elliott on 27 January, 2005 - 9:00pm
Last updated 13 February, 2009 - 6:54pm

Moved
Moved from Datana.
… Lynette Elliott, 13 February, 2009 - 6:54pm

Interesting?
I would guess D. contracta. is that Oak?
… Bob Barber, 13 February, 2009 - 5:41pm

 
host plant
I'm assuming it was an oak.
… Lynette Elliott, 13 February, 2009 - 6:51pm

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