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Unknown Caterpillar - Trichoplusia ni
Copyright © 2005 Jason Widlacki

Unknown Caterpillar - Trichoplusia ni
Newport News, Virginia, USA
October 10, 2005
Size: Approx. 1.5"
I'm wondering if this caterpillar is the same species as the one I just submitted. This one doesn't have the black dots running laterally along the length of its body. Also, this one was feeding on a tomato plant. Perhaps it's the same species with different markings associated with an earlier instar? Any help with ID is appreciated!
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Contributed by Jason Widlacki on 11 October, 2005 - 3:03pm
Last updated 12 October, 2005 - 4:18pm

This larva and
have the characteristics of Looper Moth caterpillars (Plusiinae), i.e., no prolegs on A3 and A4 and the body 'tapering backwards' with a big rear end and a small head. This one (#34330) looks like a Cabbage Looper and the other a Soybean Looper.
… Tony-2, 11 October, 2005 - 3:51pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Thanks for your help!
… Jason Widlacki, 12 October, 2005 - 9:39am login or register to post comments

 
I am moving this image
to the Guide Page so that it does not get lost in the ID Request. It can always be re-assigned if someone comes up with a better ID. It's too good a photo to lose!
… Tony-2, 12 October, 2005 - 4:17pm login or register to post comments

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