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camouflage champion - Stiria intermixta
Copyright © 2013 Valerie G. Bugh

camouflage champion - Stiria intermixta
Austin, Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Travis County, Texas, USA
October 29, 2013
The caterpillar maintains the curled position, even when off the plant. This one was never seen eating during the day but by morning there were fewer ray flowers in its cage.

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camouflage champion - Stiria intermixta camouflage champion - Stiria intermixta
Contributed by Valerie G. Bugh on 3 November, 2013 - 12:46pm

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