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Heliothis virescens
Long, green caterpillar with hints of yellow. Some vague, pale, lateral striping. Sparse, short hairs. Black subdorsal patches. Small, black, pimple-like bumps called "microspines" cause the caterpillar to feel rough. Caterpillar is extremely variable in color but all colors retain certain features that can help ID them.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Cultivated area (flower garden). Unknown food plant.
Spotted on Sep 7, 2013
Submitted on Mar 10, 2014
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