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Paddle Caterpillar - Acronicta funeralis
Copyright © 2004 Stephen Cresswell

Paddle Caterpillar - Acronicta funeralis
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Reminds me of one of those ships you see in Hollywood blockbusters set in ancient Rome, with slaves at the oars.
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Contributed by Stephen Cresswell on 30 November, 2004 - 8:03am
Last updated 30 November, 2004 - 9:27am

Paddle Caterpillar Moth - Acronicta funeralis
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… Troy Bartlett, 30 November, 2004 - 9:26am login or register to post comments

 
Ommigosh
Ommigosh, don't tell me my joking name is the real name!

Thanks for the ID, Troy!

--Stephen

Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
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