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Lotus borer caterpillar

Pyrausta penitalis

Description:

3/4" long aquatic caterpillar with hooks at the tail end so that it can attach itself to aquatic plants.

Habitat:

Reelfoot lake, Tennessee

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KarenL
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KarenL

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on May 9, 2012
Submitted on May 11, 2012

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