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Caterpillar - Pyrausta signatalis
Copyright © 2014 Naomi Smith

Caterpillar - Pyrausta signatalis
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
July 17, 2014
These were everywhere on my Bergamot flowers and leaves.
I have been unable to find a moth that uses Bergamot as a host plant.

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Contributed by Naomi Smith on 23 August, 2014 - 8:46pm
Last updated 28 February, 2015 - 11:40am

Monarda
Sometimes the Common Sootywing feeds on Monarda.
Also the Hermit Sphinx (eremitus) and Gray Marvel Anterastria teratophora.
… Lee Penner, 28 February, 2015 - 11:42am login or register to post comments

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Crambid
It looks like something in Crambidae. There are a couple of things that are particular to bergamot, there are several things that like the mint family in general.
… LaciP, 24 September, 2014 - 1:27pm login or register to post comments

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