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Fuzzy capertiller (Well, that's how my grandson pronounces it) - Estigmene acrea
Copyright © 2008 Ron Hemberger

Fuzzy capertiller (Well, that's how my grandson pronounces it) - Estigmene acrea
San Joaquin Marsh, Irvine, Orange County, California, USA
December 14, 2008
On encila

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Fuzzy capertiller (Well, that's how my grandson pronounces it) - Estigmene acrea Fuzzy capertiller (Well, that's how my grandson pronounces it) - Estigmene acrea
Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 17 December, 2008 - 1:12pm
Last updated 18 December, 2008 - 5:30pm

A suggestion...
Look through Salt Marsh Moth caterpillars {i](Estigmene acrea)[/i]...



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… Ron M., 17 December, 2008 - 3:10pm

 
Looks good, Ron
Found at a fresh water marsh, not too far from ocean.
… Ron Hemberger, 17 December, 2008 - 8:03pm

 
BTW, this cat is a teacher.
It's at a local nature center, thrilling kids as it works on its cocoon. Hopefully, we'll have an adult moth photo at some future date.
… Ron Hemberger, 18 December, 2008 - 5:30pm

 
Keep us updated :)
It would be interesting to see if I was even close with my suggestion :)
… Ron M., 19 December, 2008 - 5:03am

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