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Caterpillars - Rusicada privata
Copyright © 2009 Vespula Vulgaris

Caterpillars - Rusicada privata
Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
September 26, 2009
Size: 20 mm
These things were covering a rose of sharen bush

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Contributed by Vespula Vulgaris on 26 September, 2009 - 2:42pm
Last updated 26 September, 2009 - 4:17pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Vespula Vulgaris, 26 September, 2009 - 4:17pm

Rose of Sharon caterpillar
Check out the ones in the guide.
Nice find and shot!
… tom murray, 26 September, 2009 - 3:35pm

 
Thanks, Tom
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… Vespula Vulgaris, 26 September, 2009 - 4:17pm

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