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Large Horned Blue Caterpillar - Citheronia regalis
Copyright © 2009 LauraK

Large Horned Blue Caterpillar - Citheronia regalis
Reddick, Marion County, Florida, USA
August 3, 2009
Size: about 3 inch
found on a horse farm in the forest. my friend thought I would like it because I 'do' caterpillars to buterflies in my garden. does anyone know what this is? if I know that I'll know how to proceed. appreciate any help
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Contributed by LauraK on 4 August, 2009 - 8:35pm
Last updated 6 August, 2009 - 11:49am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Kevin Hall, 6 August, 2009 - 11:49am login or register to post comments

Citheronia » Regal Moth - Ho
Citheronia » Regal Moth - Hodges#7706 (Citheronia regalis)
is the adult
… shotguneddie, 4 August, 2009 - 8:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Citheronia - Regal Moth
Thank you for your fast response. Much appreciated. LauraK
… LauraK, 4 August, 2009 - 9:17pm login or register to post comments

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