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Emperor Caterpillar - Asterocampa
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Emperor Caterpillar - Asterocampa
Wildwood Park; Radford, Virginia, USA
June 28, 2016
I'd like an Id, please.

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Emperor Caterpillar - Asterocampa Emperor Caterpillar - Asterocampa
Contributed by Nancy Kent on 28 June, 2016 - 4:19pm
Last updated 8 February, 2017 - 1:19pm

Moved
Moved from Butterflies and Skippers.
… John S. Ascher, 8 February, 2017 - 8:37am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 17 July, 2016 - 9:11pm

Maybe one of the Emperors?
… john and jane balaban, 28 June, 2016 - 5:32pm

 
Oh, yes!
That does like the correct genus. Perhaps A. clyton? I've seen several in the area this season.
Thanks, J & J!
… Nancy Kent, 28 June, 2016 - 6:05pm

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