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Caterpillar - Acronicta oblinita
Copyright © 2009 asalyi

Caterpillar - Acronicta oblinita
Norfolk, Ontario, Canada
October 11, 2009
Found along a Carolinian woodlot, in the parking lot area where there are several shrubs, etc.
Very bright yellow and black contrast.

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Contributed by asalyi on 13 October, 2009 - 11:37am
Last updated 14 October, 2009 - 12:29am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 13 October, 2009 - 8:25pm login or register to post comments

We would have suggested instead
Acronicta oblinita
… john and jane balaban, 13 October, 2009 - 6:05pm login or register to post comments

 
Good Idea
I had looked at this one in the Wagner as well, so this helps in confirming my instincts!
… asalyi, 13 October, 2009 - 6:58pm login or register to post comments

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