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Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata)Observer
cholmesphotoDescription
A Wavy-lined Emerald Moth (Synchlora aerata) caterpillar (larva), covered with flower petals to camouflage itself as it feeds on the center of a Black-eyed Susan. This species is the only widespread species to camouflage itself in this manner.
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Tribe CyllopodiniObserver
carlosjuarezpDescription
individuos observados bosque sub-caducifolio
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Stericta orchidivoraObserver
rattyexploresDescription
First sighting of this peculiar case moth. So far, I've only seen these in this part of Cairns.
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Malabar Glad-eye Bushbrown (Mycalesis junonia)Observer
vipinbaligaDescription
What caught my attention is that huge pair of eyes staring at me like an Owl.!!
They were restless, flying from one plant to another...
I witnessed this scene for at least 5 mins before they flew into a thicket...
I was lucky to get this shot.
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Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus)Observer
kuedaDescription
Assuming it's this species because it was on sycamore.
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Pale Swallowtail (Papilio eurymedon)Observer
ezeemoneeDescription
A couple of these caterpillars were eating Hollyleaf Cherry plant In Rattlesnake Canyon in the Los Padres National Forest. Many Pale Swallowtail adults flying in Canyon. Partly cloudy day in the 70’s F.
