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Noctuidae, Cattail Caterpillar (Henry's Marsh), parasitized - Acronicta insularis

Noctuidae, Cattail Caterpillar (Henry's Marsh), parasitized - Acronicta insularis
Brushy Creek, Webster County, Iowa, USA
Earlier

July/August 2005
I've had a "bouquet" of these dried Iris leaves with dried larvae since 2005. They sat in the garden shed, the garage and now the lab. They date to the time when I was first discovering insects. (Who knew the fascination would last?)
I think it's almost time to be rid of them. (2022 update: I've still not tossed them.)
But first a photo