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Smartweed Caterpillar - Acronicta oblinita
Copyright © 2004 Mike Boone

Smartweed Caterpillar - Acronicta oblinita
Perry County, Ohio, USA
June 19, 2004
Approx. 5cm. In a plant on the edge of a scrub area on a farm. This one has red
"spikes", but otherwise looks similar to:

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Contributed by Mike Boone on 20 June, 2004 - 10:38pm
Last updated 5 September, 2004 - 8:39pm

caterpillar
Mike, would you edit this photo and identify it as a caterpillar so it shows up in the guide when one looks at caterpillars? Thanks
… john and jane balaban, 5 September, 2004 - 8:34pm login or register to post comments

 
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Hi John/Jane...thanks for moving the image. I updated it.
… Mike Boone, 5 September, 2004 - 8:40pm login or register to post comments

yes, Smartweed Caterpillar - Acronicta oblinita, I think
References say this is rather variable as to markings. I've seen a rusty one, like the one you photographed, here in Durham recently, so I think that's what you've got.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
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