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Smartweed Caterpillar? - Acronicta oblinita
Copyright © 2007 Suzanne Koglin

Smartweed Caterpillar? - Acronicta oblinita
Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA
September 13, 2007
Size: 2 inches
I'm pretty sure it will turn out to be a Smeared Dagger Moth but I'm not an expert. I found it while cutting resprouts in Orland Grassland. Once again, whatever it is is sure is beautiful.
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Contributed by Suzanne Koglin on 14 September, 2007 - 9:23am
Last updated 13 October, 2007 - 2:25pm

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… john and jane balaban, 13 October, 2007 - 2:25pm login or register to post comments

Smartweed Caterpillar
Cottonmouth Mocassins!!! The most dangerous thing around me was fellow volunteers with loppers. :-) Thanks for the reply.
… Suzanne Koglin, 14 September, 2007 - 2:20pm login or register to post comments

I agree
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… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 14 September, 2007 - 1:33pm login or register to post comments

 
Smartweed Caterpillar
Smartweed Caterpillar
Cottonmouth Mocassins!!! The most dangerous thing around me was fellow volunteers with loppers. :-) Thanks for the reply.
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