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Early instar on Apocynum cannabinum (Common Dogbane) - Euchaetes egle
Copyright © 2009 Steve Scott

Early instar on Apocynum cannabinum (Common Dogbane) - Euchaetes egle
Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, USA
August 16, 2009
Stumbled on these while weeding. Don't see this family documented as a food source for the larvae. Wasn't sure of the ID so am growing some to maturity. Next instar stage was distinctive though.
Contributed by Steve Scott on 22 August, 2009 - 2:47pm

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