Dark marathyssa moth caterpillar ( Marathyssa inficita ), #8955 photo

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05-Aug-2026	Christine Hanrahan

Feeding on the leaves of the native staghorn sumac shrub, apparently its sole food source. To see the adult moth: https://pbase.com/laroseforest/image/154802365

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/125s f/3.4 at 15.5mm iso125 full exif

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Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		12-Sep-2026 05:49
Beautiful sharp macro image, well done. V

Nirvan Hope		11-Sep-2026 23:22
Another perfect-looking fat and happy caterpillar.

Dan Opdal		11-Sep-2026 13:01
Great find and great close-up! V

Isabel Cutler		11-Sep-2026 12:24
Incredible camouflage. V

pkocinski		11-Sep-2026 12:19
So are amazing to find these critters that blend in so well.

laine		10-Sep-2026 22:18
Always fascinating to see at this stage...V

Carl Carbone		10-Sep-2026 21:40
Interesting! Don't think I've seen this species.

Helen Betts		10-Sep-2026 20:10
Well detailed shot of this caterpillar, which at first glance looks like part of the leaf. V.

joseantonio		10-Sep-2026 18:20
almost the same color as the leaf.V.

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