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Pumpkin Looper

Caenurgina crassiuscula

Description:

A highly variable caterpillar in the Noctuidae family of Owlet caterpillars, the color of Caenurgina crassiuscula ranges from a pumpkin orange to a blackish coloring. The extra set of prolegs suggests Noctuidae over Geometridae.

Habitat:

Grasses, commonly feed on clover.

Notes:

Also known as Clover Looper.

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5 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thank you, Francis, Phil, Carol, and Adarsha for your very nice comments!

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 11 years ago

Awesome series...

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

Great find!

Phil_S
Phil_S 11 years ago

Great spotting! I love the detail on the third photo.

FrancisQuintana
FrancisQuintana 11 years ago

Nice series!

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

New York, USA

Spotted on Oct 18, 2012
Submitted on Oct 18, 2012

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