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Black-etched Prominent - Hodges#7942 (Americerura scitiscripta)
Photo#696416
Copyright © 2012
Melissa
What Caterpillar? -
Americerura scitiscripta
New Castle County, Delaware, USA
August 21, 2012
Size: about inch or two long
This caterpillar spit goo when feeling threatened.
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Contributed by
Melissa
on 28 August, 2012 - 9:58am
Last updated 28 August, 2012 - 5:14pm
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john and jane balaban
, 28 August, 2012 - 5:14pm
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Black-etched Prominent cat…
That goo is acid which it uses in defense, so be aware!
See reference
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Ross Hill
, 28 August, 2012 - 11:03am
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