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Photo#37022
Black-Etched Prominent Larva, 5th instar - Americerura scitiscripta

Black-Etched Prominent Larva, 5th instar - Americerura scitiscripta
Hidden Corners Sanctuary, Town of Bailey's Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin, USA
August 3, 2000
Larva hatched July 6, 2000, Fed Willow (Salix). Formed hard cocoon on August 7, 2000. Overwintered in fruit cellar. Adult eclosed May 15, 2001.