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Synchlora
Copyright © 2006 Jeff Hollenbeck

Synchlora
Okeechobee County, Florida, USA
August 4, 2006
Inch worm like. Pasted plant pieces to itself.

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Synchlora Synchlora
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Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck on 5 August, 2006 - 10:08am
Last updated 3 September, 2007 - 5:42am

Jeff,
Geometrid, I think. I have a few similar shots. One is placed in the Synchlora Genus and the info page says this genus is know for that behavior. However, I don't know if others may do this as well.
… Lynette Schimming, 5 August, 2006 - 11:15am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Looks like Sean's image from neighboring Indian River County.
I think it is safe to move there.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 5 August, 2006 - 12:16pm login or register to post comments

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