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Euonymus Leaf Notcher - Hodges#4639.1 (Pryeria sinica)
Photo#348226
Copyright © 2009
Bob_71
Species ID -
Pryeria sinica
Maryland, USA
October 22, 2009
All clutches of eggs were partially covered with the body hair of the insects. It is unknown whether this is a means of camouflage or whether it is as an initial food supply.
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