Nemoria elfa larva, green
form, reared
on young baldcypress fronds, Taxodium distichum. Green form
larvae resemble cypress needles and are often position on a branch in a
"needle posture."
Above, Nemoria elfa larva, brown
form, with elaborated mid-dorsal projections.
Above, dark brown form as cypress twig
mimic with black dorsal markings.