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The Perils of Caffeine-Part II - Spodoptera ornithogalli
Copyright © 2005 Chuck Entz

The Perils of Caffeine-Part II - Spodoptera ornithogalli
Encino, Los Angeles County, California, USA
September 10, 2005
Size: 2 inches+
I was disappointed to see on the previous picture that the flash hadn't illuminated the head, so I went back to the same area to see if I could find where the caterpillar hides during the day to get a better picture.

I was surprised to see it still out in the open on the neighboring plant (Galangal, Alpinia galanga). At first I thought it was dead, but when I moved its leaf to get a better angle it moved slightly.

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Contributed by Chuck Entz on 15 September, 2005 - 7:58am
Last updated 31 December, 2007 - 9:46pm

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