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caterpillar on Broken Top Trail at Craters of the Moon National Monument - Hemileuca
Copyright © 2013 Todd Stefanic

caterpillar on Broken Top Trail at Craters of the Moon National Monument - Hemileuca
Butte County, Idaho, USA
June 27, 2013
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Contributed by Todd Stefanic on 28 June, 2013 - 1:16pm
Last updated 28 June, 2013 - 8:06pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Though Edna is probably right, especially considering the fact that the host plant of Hemileuca hera is in the area, I am only going to move this as far as the genus level. Without a ventral, or at the very least, a lateral image, I cannot be certain of the identity of this larva. Additionally, the absence of a hostlpant association makes identification especially difficult.
… Ryan St Laurent, 28 June, 2013 - 8:06pm login or register to post comments

i think this is
Hemileuca hera - Hera Buckmoth - Hodges#7741 based on the fact that having been there I know theres sagebrush there..and the guide shows adults there in august..but it could be h. eglanterina too I suppose..maybe ryan will be able to tell us.
… Edna Woodward, 28 June, 2013 - 1:45pm login or register to post comments

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