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Hag Moth Caterpillar - Phobetron pithecium
Copyright © 2011 marcie oconnor

Hag Moth Caterpillar - Phobetron pithecium
along State Hwy 88, northeast of Praag, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, USA
September 1, 2008
This caterpillar was eating the leaves of a very small - 2 foot high - Burr Oak. It was on the underside of the leaf.

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Hag Moth Caterpillar - Phobetron pithecium Monkey Slug Caterpillar - Phobetron pithecium
Contributed by marcie oconnor on 11 February, 2011 - 11:48am
Last updated 11 February, 2011 - 2:29pm

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