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pumpkin_lady kamloops, Canada Jun 03, 2008

found this caterpillar in our yard on may 31, 2008 in Kamloops, BC. Can't find what it is. Can anyone help us out??? It is black spots on the bottom of it too that are quite striking.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jun 03, 2008

I suspect that this most likely is in the family Noctuidae, possibly one of the underwings (Catocala spp.) - see http://homepage.mac.com/eceisner/Insects/Moths/c2489.jpg for a ventral view of one.

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pumpkin_lady kamloops, Canada Jun 04, 2008

here is a ventral view of the caterpillar first picture. we were amazed with the dark black spots it had.

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pumpkin_lady kamloops, Canada Jun 04, 2008

found this caterpillar after a little searching. it is a Catocala briseis of the Noctuidae family. thanks for the help.

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