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Tobacco Budworm Catterpillar

Heliothis virescens

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Description:

A cute caterpillar found in my back yard. It is mostly pink with black spots and some white.

Habitat:

My lawn in my backyard.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ThatBlueEyedGirl
ThatBlueEyedGirl 9 years ago
Tobacco Budworm
Heliothis virescens tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - 5474237


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6 Comments

medusasnakes123
medusasnakes123 9 years ago

It is a very interesting color, I agree.

medusasnakes123
medusasnakes123 9 years ago

Thanks hollybarrs21

hollybarrs21
hollybarrs21 9 years ago

Great color :)

medusasnakes123
medusasnakes123 9 years ago

Thanks again! ;)

ThatBlueEyedGirl
ThatBlueEyedGirl 9 years ago

pretty awesome find there, ive never seen a pink caterpillar before!

medusasnakes123
medusasnakes123 9 years ago

Thanks!

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medusasnakes123
Spotted by
medusasnakes123

Washington, Utah, USA

Spotted on Oct 26, 2014
Submitted on Oct 26, 2014

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