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18-JUN-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Rose plume moth larva (Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla), #6105

Thia tiny caterpillar was on a rose bush in my garden. As far as I am concerned they do little damage and appear in such small numbers that I don't care if they want to chew away on some of the rose buds! They turn into a small and intriguingly shaped moth. To see what one of these moths look like, click here: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/133677955

Thanks to Bug Guide (a great resource), this species has been identified as Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla.

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MarcViskens23-Jun-2014 18:24
very pretty Christine
Helen Betts23-Jun-2014 16:37
Great detail throughout, and that certainly is an unusual looking moth! V.
hayl23-Jun-2014 15:47
It does turn into a most unusual looking moth - thanks for the link to see what this caterpillar becomes.
joseantonio23-Jun-2014 15:45
Difficult for you to spot with these camouflage colors.V.
globalgadabout23-Jun-2014 15:12
bravo for spotting this well-camouflaged wriggler...the moth looked familiar, and now I know it's name..
Guest 23-Jun-2014 14:46
So much green, , clear and hazy, and wondrous filaments tying all together. V
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