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Slug Moth - Acharia stimulea
Copyright © 2012 Loren & Babs Padelford

Slug Moth - Acharia stimulea
Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
July 27, 2012
We think this is Saddleback Caterpillar Moth (Acharia stimulea). Confirmation or ID help appreciated.

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Thanks,
Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
Contributed by Loren & Babs Padelford on 2 August, 2012 - 11:51pm
Last updated 8 August, 2012 - 2:38pm

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… Loren & Babs Padelford, 8 August, 2012 - 2:38pm

Yep
Saddleback Slug
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 7 August, 2012 - 8:58pm

 
Saddleback Slug
Robert,

Thanks for the ID. We noticed that you photographed one at your place a few days before we saw the one at Magnolia Springs.

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
… Loren & Babs Padelford, 8 August, 2012 - 2:34pm

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