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Emerald Moth Caterpillar - Synchlora
Copyright © 2008 Robert Lord Zimlich

Emerald Moth Caterpillar - Synchlora
Daphne (Village Point Park), Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
September 2, 2008
This Synchlora aerata looper (based on Wagner's "Caterpillars of Eastern North America") disguises itself by attaching chewed flower petals to its back. I left it with a different colored flower, today. We'll see if changes its costume. If it survives me, this cat will likely end up a Wavy-Lined Emerald.
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Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich on 3 September, 2008 - 7:14am
Last updated 29 July, 2021 - 3:56pm

Moved
Moved from Synchlora.
… Bob Biagi, 29 July, 2021 - 3:56pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Wavy-lined Emerald.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 24 September, 2011 - 10:49pm login or register to post comments

Wagner points out that from Maryland south
aerata begins to be replaced by frondaria and numerous other species in Florida and Texas. Doesn't sound like this would actually be aerata. What do you think?
… john and jane balaban, 27 December, 2010 - 9:17am login or register to post comments

 
Think You Right
Figured this one out while helping someone else with a Wavy :)
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 24 September, 2011 - 10:53pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Synchlora.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 4 May, 2010 - 7:01pm login or register to post comments

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