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no idea what this could be..but it has appendages
Copyright © 2009 David Guzman

no idea what this could be..but it has appendages
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
July 16, 2009
Size: 3-5mm
On milkweed plant

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no idea what this could be..but it has appendages no idea what this could be..but it has appendages
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Contributed by David Guzman on 17 July, 2009 - 9:08pm
Last updated 9 August, 2009 - 11:00am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
Interesting fellow.
… Beatriz Moisset, 9 August, 2009 - 11:00am login or register to post comments

This is a tortoise beetle larva
carrying around a shield of frass suspended on its anal fork.
… john and jane balaban, 17 July, 2009 - 9:39pm login or register to post comments

 
thanks for the quick IDs on my photos.
thanks!
… David Guzman, 18 July, 2009 - 7:41am login or register to post comments

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