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Confirmation of bird dropping moth - Tarache delecta
Copyright © 2025 Janie Wright

Confirmation of bird dropping moth - Tarache delecta
Illinois, USA
September 5, 2025
Size: about 25mm, not measured
I was emailed this photo as an inquiry as a local horticulture educator. I have two additional photos if needed, but I thought this showed more of the pattern of the larvae. One picture was submitted with the caterpillar next to a quarter so I provided an approximate measurement. Asked for assistance. Compare to https://bugguide.net/node/view/336750
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Contributed by Kimberly Rohling on 16 September, 2025 - 12:19pm
Last updated 16 September, 2025 - 10:19pm

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Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Biagi, 16 September, 2025 - 10:19pm login or register to post comments

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If you don't know the correct county, then you should just leave it blank. Please try to find out the exact location and any host-plant information. How did they find it?

Tarache delecta: WELCOME TO BUGGUIDE!!!!!!
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