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Luna Moth Caterpillar - Actias luna
Copyright © 2009 Marvin and Jo Smith

Luna Moth Caterpillar - Actias luna
Ozark Mountains, Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
September 8, 2009
Feeding on sweet gum sapling leaves.
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Contributed by Marvin and Jo Smith on 9 September, 2009 - 1:31am
Last updated 13 September, 2009 - 10:57am

Luna Moth (Actias luna)
Thanks, Ron. Your ID looks right to me and fits the Guide description: Larva lime-green with pink spots and weak subspiracular stripe on abdomen. Yellow lines cross the larva's back near the back end of each segment. Anal proleg edged in yellow. Sparse hairs.

Judging by the series of photos, I'd say the larger caterpillar is a fifth instar.
… Marvin and Jo Smith, 9 September, 2009 - 11:16am login or register to post comments

Just a suggestion...
Luna Moth (Actias luna)??

… Ron M., 9 September, 2009 - 5:37am login or register to post comments

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