Synchlora aerata

 

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Synchlora aerata (Fabricius, 1798). [7058]

Synchlora aerata, a camouflage decorator like other Synchlora species, with flower fragments attached to specialized hooked setae. Larva in photograph is feeding on yellow flowers of Achillea millefolium. Same larva, below, in curved posture with head and first thoracic segments visible below and to the right of the anal prolegs.
 

An early instar Synchlora larva on tip of forceps with sweetfern (Comptonia) leaf decoration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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