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03-SEP-2013 Lejun

Saddled Prominent Moth Caterpillar (7994)

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Heterocampa guttivitta
Hodges #7994
Probably 2nd-3rd Instar
Auburn, Alabama
ID Courtesy of Jan and Jane Balaban who pointed out that
the break in the light lateral line at abdominal segment 7
is the distinguishing characteristic of this specimen.
See: http://www.bugguide.net/node/view/837446#1484187
For more information on this species see: http://www.mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=7994

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