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Caterpillar Snoozing in a Locust Hammock - Epargyreus clarus
Copyright © 2004 Stephen_WV

Caterpillar Snoozing in a Locust Hammock - Epargyreus clarus
Ohio River Islands NWR, West Virginia, USA
August 26, 2004
Admittedly this isn't the best view of the caterpillar. He was resting so peacefully there was no thought of opening up his little cabana made of locust leaves. Would appreciate help with ID. Also, is this just a safe place to rest while not feeding, or is this the beginning of pupation?
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Contributed by Stephen_WV on 30 November, 2004 - 7:27am
Last updated 11 August, 2005 - 6:25pm

Neat!
This is such a great picture!
… Beatriz Moisset, 25 April, 2012 - 11:14pm login or register to post comments

caterpillar
I believe that it's a silver spotted skipper
… malone, 2 December, 2004 - 2:48pm login or register to post comments

Skipper?
I definitely suspect a skipper, but they are nondescript both as larvae and as adults. Maybe try narrowing it down by foodplant. Have a look at this one:
… Troy Bartlett, 30 November, 2004 - 10:06am login or register to post comments

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