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Caterpillar - Harrisina americana
Copyright © 2007 Jon M. Yuschock

Caterpillar - Harrisina americana
Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
August 24, 2007
Haven't been able to find a match to this critter although I feel it's a moth caterpillar of some type. This is the first one I've seen this season.
Contributed by Jon M. Yuschock on 24 August, 2007 - 10:13pm
Last updated 26 August, 2007 - 10:25am

Makes us think of
Harrisina americana - Grapeleaf Skeletonizer - Hodges#4624 in the guide here. Is it feeding on grape?
… john and jane balaban, 25 August, 2007 - 11:19am

 
yes
it did appear to be on a grape leaf and the guide image looks correct. Thanks for the ID, Folks.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 25 August, 2007 - 10:43pm

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