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Friday, September 23, 2011
Friday Fun: Identity Unknown
A few weeks ago, I was on a little island off the coast of Maine and spotted this guy (or girl). I’ve tried in vain to identify him (or her) with no luck.
Rebecca of 'Rebecca in the Woods' (http://rebeccainthewoods.wordpress.com/) Left this comment on my blog last week: "...a great resource online is bugguide.net. If you have trouble finding the right critter in your field guides, you can post a photo on Bug Guide and the insect enthusiasts who hang out there will point you in the right direction."
Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 nonfiction books for children. Her lifelong fascination with the natural world led her to earn a B.S.
in biology and M.A. in science journalism. When Melissa isn’t writing or speaking to children or educators, she’s usually exploring natural places near her home or around the world. Website: www.melissa-stewart.com; Twitter: @mstewartscience
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Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure this is not a caterpillar but a Cimbex sawfly larvae.
What a cool caterpillar!
ReplyDeleteRebecca of 'Rebecca in the Woods' (http://rebeccainthewoods.wordpress.com/) Left this comment on my blog last week:
"...a great resource online is bugguide.net. If you have trouble finding the right critter in your field guides, you can post a photo on Bug Guide and the insect enthusiasts who hang out there will point you in the right direction."
Thanks, Cecilia. I did a Google search. You're absolutely right! Thanks.
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