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Smeared dagger moth at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (DCP40) - Acronicta oblinita
Copyright © 2005 Fred Siskind

Smeared dagger moth at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (DCP40) - Acronicta oblinita
District of Columbia, USA
July 10, 2005
Size: 2-3 inches
Kenilworth is an area with a bunch of ponds. This was on plant in water. Several of these caterpillars scattered about but not on same plant. Appreciate help with ID.
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Contributed by Fred Siskind on 2 October, 2006 - 5:37pm
Last updated 4 November, 2006 - 8:26am

Acronicta oblinita
images in the guide here
… john and jane balaban, 2 October, 2006 - 7:15pm login or register to post comments

 
Acronicta oblinita
Thanks again.

Fred
… Fred Siskind, 3 October, 2006 - 4:47pm login or register to post comments

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