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thymewarp13 Hatfield, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 30, 2009

This little guy (less than an inch wing-spread) appeared on my sunroom window yesterday and remained just long enough for me to take one macro through the pane. Is it possible to ID a belly shot?

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 30, 2009

Probably a Wavy-lined Emerald, Synchlora aerata. I don't think the other similar Synchlora moth is found this far north.

Scroll down to number 7058 to see the caterpillars on the first link:

http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/Files/Live/Living34.5.shtml

http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/4863/

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thymewarp13 Hatfield, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 30, 2009

Thanks claypa....I think you've nailed it. Thanks for the links. Although I've previously seen some caterpillars who were disguised with flower or foliage attachments, I haven't seen any recently.

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