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Salt marsh moth caterpillar at Lake Somerville Trailway ...

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Salt marsh moth caterpillar at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, April 14, 2024



The image depicts a caterpillar from the Salt Marsh Moth species, likely belonging to the Cisseps fulvicollis type. This caterpillar is characterized by its elongated appearance and distinctive features such as:

* A brownish-black body with white spots
* Distinctive orange-red markings on its head
* Long, dark-colored hairs covering its entire body

The caterpillar is positioned on a green plant stem, which provides it with sustenance. The image was taken at the Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park in Texas.

In summary, the image showcases a Salt Marsh Moth caterpillar in its natural habitat, highlighting its unique features and feeding behavior. – AI vision

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