Grape leaf skeletonizer moth ( Harrisina americana ), #4624 photo

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04-JUL-2016	Christine Hanrahan

Grape leaf skeletonizer moth (Harrisina americana), #4624

Reveler Conservation Area

An unusual looking moth that, as the name suggests is closely associated with wild grapes, which its larva (inset) feeds on. They also feed on wild virginia creeper.

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Pierre		05-Jul-2016 21:58
Une superbe macro et une présentation excellente du papillon et de la chenille! V

Stephanie		05-Jul-2016 20:02
Fascinating and beautiful moth! V

Graeme		05-Jul-2016 19:17
Very good close up Christine.V

globalgadabout		05-Jul-2016 18:19
the before and the after both look intriguing..

Hank Vander Velde		05-Jul-2016 16:34
A super well composed Image with the Caterpillar nicely inset. Well done Christine.

Pierre Martin		05-Jul-2016 14:13
great to have both, excellent capture!

victorswan		05-Jul-2016 13:17
Wow Christine this one has a special attitude beautifully done these two images together BV

Helen Betts		05-Jul-2016 13:14
Definitely is unusual looking, although the caterpillar is quite attractive. V.

Ton T.		05-Jul-2016 12:53
Fascinating moth and caterpillar!! V++

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