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Euclea
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Kacybk
Interesting caterpillar or slug type bug -
Euclea
Linville, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
September 4, 2019
Size: 1/2 inch approximately
I found this on some Lady's Mantel. Does anyone know what it is?
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Contributed by
Kacybk
on 6 September, 2019 - 7:16am
Moved to Euclea sp. for expert identification.
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This is a Slug Moth Caterpillar in the family Limacodidae. I have left it at the genus level because there are many species. Hopefully, an expert will be able to take it further but I suspect the caterpillars are a tough job.
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Ken Allison
, 6 September, 2019 - 7:50am
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Thank you for your help.
Thank you for your help.
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Kacybk
, 6 September, 2019 - 8:40am
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