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Cucullia convexipennis
Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Cuculliinae (Hooded Owlets) A common moth caterpillar aka Brown-bordered Cucullia. Size: 2.50 inches long (6.35 cm) Feeds on mostly asters and goldenrod and other low plants.
Border or meadow and woodlands with abundant flowers and weeds and low trees and plants near water.
The 4th photo is the first photo I took and the position I found the caterpillar in.
Spotted on Sep 24, 2012
Submitted on Sep 25, 2012
5 Comments
Great Captures !! Love It :)
Wow great series as always Carol love the video :):)
Awesome, Carol.
Thanks TK, but the video looks good on my desktop and when I load it to you tube, it always isn't as clear. Oh well! I love the colors of this caterpillar.
Great spotting and amazing video!