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Cleft headed Looper? - Biston betularia
Copyright © 2013 Amy T

Cleft headed Looper? - Biston betularia
Wexford, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
June 30, 2013
Incognito on a wild rose bush. The cleft head made it blend in with the thorns & buds. Looks similar the Cleft-Headed Looper-Biston betularia image on the guide but wanted to be sure. I am new to this. Any help would be appreciated
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Contributed by Amy T on 15 July, 2013 - 12:15pm
Last updated 11 September, 2018 - 5:05pm

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Must be Biston.
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