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FAMILY   Limacodidae
SUBFAMILY  
TRIBE  
COMMON NAME   Hag
NAME   Phobetron pithecium
HODGES   4677
DISPLAY #   274
DESCRIPTION   The 2004 (F) images were taken July 23rd. The 2003 (M) images were taken July 28th @ H. The 2004 (M) images were taken July 19th. The 2004 moths were provided by Bob Patterson of Bowie, MD. Larva feeds on apple, ashes, birches, chestnut, dogwoods, hikories, oaks, persimmon, willows, and other woody plants. The larva (Monkey Slug) has stinging hairs. e r
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