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Another large Caterpillar - Spodoptera ornithogalli
Copyright © 2009 Bob Rasa

Another large Caterpillar - Spodoptera ornithogalli
Uvalde County, Texas, USA
October 13, 2009
Size: large
some heavy rains lately...greener out there
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Contributed by Bob Rasa on 13 October, 2009 - 4:49pm
Last updated 19 October, 2009 - 3:32am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 13 October, 2009 - 8:23pm login or register to post comments

It looks to be related to
the Yellow-Striped Armyworm. Check out that species in the guide and see what you think.
… john and jane balaban, 13 October, 2009 - 5:53pm login or register to post comments

 
it is
a Yellow Striped Armyworm
… Roar, 13 October, 2009 - 7:05pm login or register to post comments

Head
I am hoping I am looking at this photo right: the caterpillar is upside down, correct? If yes, is there a photo of its front?
… asalyi, 13 October, 2009 - 4:51pm login or register to post comments

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